COVID-19 experience and challenges from a referral hospital in East Borneo, Indonesia: a case series

Abstract

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a multifaceted disease and pandemic control requires a collaborative approach between various stakeholders from frontline doctors to governing bodies. Here we report the challenges faced in early COVID-19 cases that were admitted to Balikpapan General Hospital, East Borneo, Indonesia. We highlighted the insufficiencies in implementing the regulations endorsed by Indonesian Government in low resource settings.