Top 10 Regencies/Cities with the Highest National Tracing Rates (Wednesday, October 19, 2022)

The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) recorded 109 regencies/cities with weekly tracing rates above the national average, currently recorded at 2.26 percent as of Wednesday, October 19, 2022.

The top five regencies/cities with tracing rates exceeding 23 percent are Surabaya City, Mojokerto City, Lamongan, East Jakarta City, and Semarang City, with values of 31.5 percent, 25 percent, 25 percent, 23.64 percent, and 23 percent respectively.

A national Covid-19 data recapitulation from the Ministry of Health shows an increase in tracing rates in most regencies/cities outside Java. An increase in daily tracing rates compared to previous days was recorded in 29 regencies/cities, while 16 regencies/cities recorded lower tracing rates.

Some of the regions outside Java with the highest tracing rates include Karimun (20 percent), South Lampung (19 percent), and Banda Aceh City (17.5 percent).

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.