The highest increase in confirmed positive Covid-19 cases in South Sumatra currently occurred in North Musi Rawas, with three cases per 100,000 population per week as of Tuesday, October 5, 2021. This figure is 0 cases higher than the second-highest region.
In the last week, the Covid-19 transmission situation in North Musi Rawas has not shown improvement. This is indicated by the number of cases this week, which is still higher than the previous week's figure of 0 cases per 100,000 population per week.
Next in second place is Prabumulih City. This region recorded two weekly confirmed cases per 100,000 population. Compared to last week's four cases, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases this week is lower.
Rounding out the top five, besides the two regions mentioned above, are Ogan Komering Ulu, Palembang City, and East Ogan Komering Ulu. Each recorded weekly confirmation rates of 1.85 cases, 1.75 cases, and 1.74 cases, respectively.
According to the Ministry of Health's list, the next five regencies/cities in the top 10 are Pagar Alam City, Banyuasin, Ogan Ilir, and Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir. These regions recorded an average increase of more than 1.03 cases per 100,000 population.
Other information from today's daily Covid-19 data statistics is that 113 regencies/cities in Indonesia recorded a higher increase compared to last week, and 356 other regencies/cities recorded lower weekly confirmations than the previous week.