Have no fear, Indonesia's 'Super-isoman' is here to help in the pandemic

SUKOHARJO, Indonesia: At the height of Indonesia's deadly second wave of coronavirus infections, Agus Widanarko donned a superhero outfit and made multiple visits to isolating households each day to bring some smiles and support to children during the pandemic.

His efforts have earned the 40-year-old, who normally works as a drug counsellor, the nickname "Super-isoman" ("isoman" refers to self-isolation in Indonesia).

"I do this because many children feel bored during the 14 days of isolation, so they need psychological assistance or trauma healing," said Widanarko, who is also known as Danar.