Indonesia tightens restrictions as it confirms record new coronavirus infections

The country’s infections, the worst in south-east Asia, have passed two millionSee all our coronavirus coverageIndonesian health authorities are battling a new surge in coronavirus infections, as the National Agency for Disaster Management (BNPB) reported the highest one-day total, with 14,535 cases confirmed in the 24 hours to Monday.Daily case totals are reaching levels last seen in January, the peak of Indonesia’s fight against the virus. Related: Delta variant of Covid spreading