Thermal screening has been reinstated at Bali Airport. Thermal scanners have been set up at entry and transit points to measure passengers' temperatures. The measure has been in effect since January 5, 2026, covering both international and domestic flights.
The airport administration justifies the decision by the risk of introducing the 'Super Flu'—a variant of flu A(H3N2), subclade K. The symptoms can easily be mistaken for regular flu, with a high temperature being one of the most noticeable signs. People with fever can be quickly identified and referred to medical professionals.
According to the airport management, around 25 thermal screeners have been installed. So far, the airport claims that no suspicious cases have been detected.
No separate 'COVID' protocols are being implemented. The airport is coordinating with quarantine services and the port health quarantine service, awaiting further instructions from the Ministry of Health.
Subclade K (also designated as J.2.4.1) is not a new virus but an evolved variant of the seasonal flu A(H3N2). According to the World Health Organization's assessment, it does not show an increase in severity, although its rapid spread has been noted since August 2025.
By the end of December 2025, 62 cases of influenza A(H3N2) subclade K were identified in eight provinces in Indonesia, most notably in East Java, South Kalimantan, and West Java.
Source: bali.antaranews.com
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