Mask Use Compliance in Central Kalimantan Highest Nationally a Week Ago

The Covid-19 Task Force reported that mask compliance in Central Kalimantan reached 98.21% from August 30 to September 9, 2021. This percentage is the highest compared to other provinces in Indonesia.

East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) ranked second with a mask compliance rate of 97.45%. Following were the Riau Islands and Bali with mask compliance rates of 97.39% and 97.29%, respectively.

Mask compliance in East Kalimantan was 94.95%. Meanwhile, Jakarta and Yogyakarta recorded mask compliance rates of 93.81% and 91.39%, respectively.

Averaged over the past week, 14 provinces showed mask compliance rates of 91%-100%. Eighteen provinces had mask compliance rates ranging from 76%-90%.

One province, Central Kalimantan, had a mask compliance rate in the range of 61%-75%. Meanwhile, one province, Maluku, had a mask compliance rate below 60%.

The Covid-19 Task Force report also indicated that the lowest average mask compliance was in restaurants/cafes at 80.41%. In residential areas, mask compliance was 84.61%.

Mask compliance at tourist sites was 85.44%. Meanwhile, mask compliance on public roads and in markets reached 87.82% and 88.49%, respectively.

The use of masks, especially double-layered masks or N95 type masks, is crucial in preventing the spread of the coronavirus. Therefore, the public should wear masks when engaging in outdoor activities. Furthermore, the public is urged to maintain social distancing and wash their hands with soap.