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The Bali administration has made the decision to expand the area of lockdown, from one of three hamlets in Abuan village, Bangli regency, to the entire village. The decision was made after rapid tests indicated it was probable that, hundreds of its residents were infected by the coronavirus. All the villagers are required to stay at home but will be provided meals three times a day. The decision to isolate the whole village – home to 2,640 residents – was made on Friday. As quoted by TheJakartaPost.com, the Bali provincial COVID 19 task force team took 1,200 blood samples, from residents of the hamlet on Thursday, of which more than 400 returned "reactive" results after rapid testing. More than 10 thousand migrant workers have reportedly returned to the island since March. It is estimated that around 20 thousand Balinese are working abroad, mostly in tourism as crew members of cruise ships//JP