Top 10 Regencies/Cities with the Highest Confirmed Positive Cases Nationally (Monday, March 20, 2023)

The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) recorded 129 districts/cities with a weekly agglomeration of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases above the national average, currently recorded at 0.3 per 100,000 population/week (data as of Monday, March 20, 2023).

The top five districts/cities with confirmed positive cases exceeding 3.56 per 100,000 population/week are South Tangerang City, Bogor City, North Jakarta City, West Jakarta City, and Tangerang City, each with a value of 3.56 per 100,000 population/week.

The national COVID-19 data recapitulation from the Ministry of Health shows a decrease in confirmed positive cases in most districts/cities outside Java. Thirteen districts/cities recorded higher daily confirmed positive cases than before, while 16 districts/cities recorded lower confirmed positive cases.

Areas outside Java with the highest confirmed positive case rates include Teluk Bintuni, Sabang City, and Central Sumba, with confirmed positive cases of 2.83 per 100,000 population/week, 2.83 per 100,000 population/week, and 2.61 per 100,000 population/week, 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.