Top 10 Regencies/Cities with the Highest National Tracing Rates (Friday, September 23, 2022)

The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) recorded 110 districts/cities with weekly tracing rates above the national average, currently recorded at 2.5 percent as of Friday, September 23, 2022.

The top five districts/cities with rates exceeding 21 percent are West Lombok, Mojokerto City, Balikpapan City, East Jakarta City, and Tasikmalaya, with values of 27.33 percent, 25.5 percent, 22.75 percent, 22.1 percent, and 21 percent respectively.

A national Covid data recapitulation from the Ministry of Health shows an increase in tracing in most districts/cities outside Java. Daily tracing rates higher than before were recorded in 21 districts/cities, while 17 districts/cities recorded lower tracing rates.

Areas outside Java with the highest tracing rates include West Lombok, Balikpapan City, and Mataram City, with tracing rates of 27.33 percent, 22.75 percent, and 20.33 percent respectively.

Although Covid-19 transmission has decreased in some areas, the government urges everyone to help reduce Covid-19 transmission by consistently wearing masks, maintaining physical distance, and frequently washing hands with soap and running water. Avoiding crowds and reducing mobility also contribute to suppressing the spread of the coronavirus.