Before the pandemic, Mrs. Widiasih worked at a local restaurant. However, because of the economic hit of the pandemic, the restaurant went bankrupt and she lost her job.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent decline in tourism, Pak Ketut has been out of work. This has been a difficult season for him and his family.
Due to the the pandemic and their health issues, they are no longer able to collect recyclables or work in the market. Their difficult situation became desperate.