Top 10 Regencies/Cities with the Highest National Tracing Rates (Wednesday, January 11, 2023)

The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) recorded 57 regencies/cities with weekly tracing rates above the national average, currently recorded at 1.19 percent as of Wednesday, January 11, 2023.

The top five regencies/cities with tracing rates exceeding 20 percent are Tasikmalaya, Surabaya City, Semarang City, Banyumas, and Pasuruan City, with respective values of 32 percent, 26.83 percent, 25 percent, 20 percent, and 20 percent.

The national Covid-19 data recapitulation from the Ministry of Health shows an increase in tracing in most regencies/cities outside Java. Eight regencies/cities recorded higher daily tracing rates than before, while two regencies/cities recorded lower rates.

Some of the areas outside Java with the highest tracing rates include West Lombok, Balikpapan City, and Mataram City, with tracing rates of 18.5 percent, 18 percent, and 18 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.