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Government's spokesman for COVID-19 handling Achmad Yurianto has warned of the dangers posed by asymptomatic individuals, who can be potential carriers of the coronavirus, as positive cases rose by 106 to reach 2,092 on Saturday. Yurianto remarked during a press conference of the Task Force for Acceleration of COVID-19 Handling in Jakarta on Saturday as quoted by Antara that Indonesian should be wary of transmission by asymptomatic persons to members of society. Government know this, as OTG (asymptomatic persons) can be potential transmitters of (the virus). Yurianto pointed out that the spike in the number of transmissions indicated that OTG might be acting as potential carriers of coronavirus. Asymptomatic individuals are those infected by the virus but did not exhibit any symptoms. As of Saturday, the number of COVID-19 cases in the country had reached 2,092. The number of recovered patients has increased by 16 to reach 150 people, while the virus had claimed the lives of 191//Ant

The European Union on Friday welcomed a US plan for a transitional government in Venezuela and subsequent lifting of economic sanctions. Washington last month suggested that both hard left President Nicolas Maduro and his rival Juan Guaido -- previously backed by the US -- step aside in favour of a transitional administration made up of members of both their parties. As quoted by AFP.com (04/4) the shift in US tactics came as fears grow that the coronavirus pandemic will spread rapidly both inside and from Venezuela, an oil-wealthy nation now crumbling in an economic crisis. EU's diplomatic chief Josep Borrell said in a statement on behalf of all 27 members of the bloc that the European Union takes positive note of the Democratic Transition Framework on Venezuela proposed by the United States//AFP

President Vladimir Putin on  Friday said  Russia is ready to cooperate with Saudi Arabia and the United States to cut oil production. As quoted by AFP.com (04/4) Putin said Russia was willing to make agreements within the framework of the OPEC+ group and that "we are ready for cooperation with the United States of America on this issue. Putin believes that it is necessary to combine efforts in order to balance the market and reduce production.Oil prices have tumbled in recent weeks in the face of a drop in demand and global economic uncertainty over the new coronavirus pandemic.Last month, OPEC and its allies failed to reach a deal on oil production cuts after OPEC+ leader Moscow refused to tighten supply to counter the effects of the coronavirus outbreak. Speaking with Energy Minister Alexander Novak via conference call, Putin said Russia was prepared to discuss "a reduction in the volume of about 10 million barrels a day, a little less, maybe a little more//AFP

The latest Asian Development Bank (ADB) report projects that Indonesia’s economy will slow down or only record a growth of some 2.5 percent in 2020, down from five percent in 2019 over the COVID-19 pandemic. Although Indonesia has a strong macroeconomic foundation, the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak has changed the direction of the country's economy, with deteriorating external environmental conditions and weakening domestic demand, ADB Director for Indonesia Winfried Wicklein, noted in a statement in Jakarta on Friday as quoted by Antara. Domestic demand is expected to weaken in line with declining business and consumer sentiment. However, in tune with the recovery of the world economy next year, Indonesia's growth is projected to gain momentum, bolstered by reforms in the investment sector//ANT