The last time Covid-19 hit headlines in Bali was December 2023, but as the virus is reemerging in Indonesia, the public and tourists have been issued with updated guidance to help ensure that safety is maintained.
News of the re-emergence of Covid-19 in Indonesia comes just as Bali enters the peak travel season.
The news of the re-emergence of COVID-19 in Indonesia has led medical professionals and ministers to issue updated guidance to the public regarding the virus. The Chairman of the Honorary Council of the Indonesian Lung Doctors Association, Prof. Tjandra Yoga Aditama, has responded to updates issued by the World Health Organization.
In an official statement, Prof Aditama shared “It should be noted that at the end of May 2025, COVID-19 has entered the WHO Disease Outbreak News (DONs) which describes the global situation.” He reiterated that global cases of Covid-19 have been increasing since February 2025.
The statement continued :WHO explained that this increase mainly occurred in three WHO regions. Namely the Eastern Mediterranean, Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific, where Indonesia.”
He noted, however, that the rising case loads is not an immediate cause for concern, but is rather testament to the effectiveness of the detection systems in place across the region. Prof Aditama shared “The increase in cases in several neighboring countries occurred because they have very good recording and reporting systems, even outside the pandemic.”
He added, “We must continue to improve epidemiological and genomic surveillance.” Noting “There is no need to limit our citizens’ visits to neighboring countries, although of course we still need to be vigilant.”
Prof Aditama concluded his statement with three recommendations for the Indonesian government. He called for a strengthening the health surveillance system, paying attention to global and regional epidemiological trends, and for the government to maintain vigilance without implementing travel restrictions for now.
In response to the news that caseloads for Covid-19 are rising globally, the Head of the Bali Tourism Office, Wayan Sumarajaya told reporters “Related to the existence of the Covid-19 issue in ASEAN countries, it can be confirmed that until no the Covid-19 issue has not to affect tourist visits to Bali.”
He confirmed that he is in regular communication with the Bali Province Ministry of Health and that leaders in Bali are all aware of the updated information shared in the Ministry of Health’s Circular Letters SR.03/01/C/1422/2025 Concerning Diligence Against Covid-19.
He told reporters “We are still guided by the circular [policy letter] according to the results of our coordination with the Bali Provincial Health Office it was conveyed that the public is asked to be vigilant and pay attention to the circular.”
Tourists traveling to Bali in the coming weeks should be extra mindful of health and hygiene practices such as regular hand washing and seek medical attention if they start to feel unwell. The most common symptoms of Covid-19 are fever, cough, sore throat, and shortness of breath.
Tourists are reminded of the importance of ensuring they have fully comprehensive travel and medical insurance before they start their travels and adventures in Indonesia. Tourists are advised to check their policy documents for any specific exceptions or exclusions regarding Covid-19.
While Bali is on a mission to become a world-class medical tourism destination, no one wants to end up in a hospital while on vacation if they don’t plan for it.
Bali’s Sanur has just welcomed the opening of the new Bali International Hospital.
The new medical facility is set to help Indonesia compete with world-leading medical tourism destinations in Asia like Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, and Singapore. The Bali International Hospital specializes in Cardiology, Oncology, Neurology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Orthopedics and has a dedicated Intensive Care Unit.
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