As Indonesia prepares to begin mass inoculations against COVID-19, its plan to prioritize working age adults over the elderly will be closely watched by other countries as it aims to reach herd immunity fast and revive the economy https://reut.rs/3rT7UgD 

Several countries such as the U.S. and Britain have begun vaccinations and are giving priority to the elderly who are more vulnerable to the disease. For experts' views on the merits and risks of the approach

Why 18-59 year-olds first?
Indonesia, which plans to begin mass inoculations with a vaccine developed by Sinovac Biotech, says it does not have enough data yet of the vaccine’s efficacy on elderly people, as clinical trials underway in the country involves people aged 18-59

Will it help achieve herd immunity quickly?
By vaccinating more socially mobile and economically active groups first, Indonesian government officials hope the government can quickly reach herd immunity. Some experts are skeptical as more research needs to be done

Will it help economic recovery?
Economists have argued a successful vaccination program covering around 100 million people will help jump-start the economy, as they are more likely to resume economic activity such as spending and production. By @stanleywidianto and @tabitadiela