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

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Agus Widanarko dons superhero costumes to bring cheer to children confined to their homes by COVID-19 restrictions in Indonesia.

Man donning superhero costume brings cheer to children confined to their homes by COVID-19 restrictions in SukoharjoMan donning superhero costumes brings cheer to children confined to their homes by COVID-19 restrictions in SukoharjoMan donning superhero costumes brings cheer to children confined to their homes by COVID-19 restrictions in SukoharjoMan donning superhero costume brings cheer to children confined to their homes by COVID-19 restrictions in SukoharjoMan donning superhero costume...

"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. With a drop in the caseload, Widanarko, who reckons who has entertained more than 100 children in four months, now conducts visits in his neighbourhood in Central Java once a week.

"Of course I am very happy that my son got entertainment. Coincidentally it was his birthday yesterday and he was very sad as he was not accompanied by his father," said Nur Hidayah Brotowati, 37, Muhammad's mother.

 

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