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Bali’s coronavirus outbreak was so under control, they welcomed tourists. Now cases are exploding – ABC News
Bali believed it could reclaim its status as the region’s favourite holiday destination with rapid antibody tests for arriving tourists. But a flaw in the system means COVID-19 deaths are on the rise, and one crematorium is struggling to keep up with the numb…
Bebalang village is best known to tourists as a stop on Bali’s Eat, Pray, Love tour for fans of Elizabeth Gilbert’s famous memoir.
Key points:
- Bali started welcoming domestic tourists back on July 31
- Up to 4,000 people are arriving on the island each day
- Deaths from COVID-19 in Bali have risen five-fold since tourists were allowed
But now this small village at Bangli, north-east of Ubud, is the final destination for scores of victims dying from suspected COV…
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