Out of the Loop and Vulnerable

Many Indonesian workers abroad are not aware of the SARS syndrome. They are vulnerable to the dreadful disease that has claimed tens of lives.

April 8, 2003

Indeed, what sort of work do you think I do there? said a deeply offended Uni Dasuni, 28, displeased with the medical probing at the Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Jakarta. Her physical condition had alerted the attention of the airport medical authorities. They suspected she was showing symptoms of SARS, hence the inquiry. She looked pale and was dragging her tired legs as she walked across the arrivals hall. Refusing to go through quarantine requ

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