Today's COVID-19 Provincial Data Update: Jakarta Reports the Highest Increase (Friday, February 17, 2023)

Indonesia today recorded an additional 215 Covid-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases since the start of the pandemic to 6.73 million as of Friday, February 17, 2023. The five provinces with the highest number of new cases today are DKI Jakarta, West Java, East Java, Banten, and Central Java.

Here is the breakdown of the highest Covid-19 case increases by province today

1. DKI Jakarta recorded an increase of 113 cases

DKI Jakarta is ranked first. The increase in cases here was recorded at 113 cases, or a 0.01 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total, which had reached 1.54 million. With this addition, the total number of cases in DKI Jakarta is now 1.54 million.

In addition to the highest increase in cases, DKI Jakarta also recorded two deaths. Thus, the total number of deaths during the Covid-19 pandemic in DKI Jakarta has reached 15,946.

The trend of case development in this region over the past week has increased. This can be seen from the confirmation rate per 100,000 population, which is higher than last week.

Similarly, the positive rate in this region has also increased in the last week. According to the Ministry of Health, the Bed Occupancy Rate (BOR) for Covid-19 hospitals in this province is recorded at 4.43 percent.

2. West Java recorded an increase of 47 cases

West Java is ranked second. The increase in Covid-19 cases here was 47 cases. The seven-day positive rate in this region is recorded at 1.34 percent. In an effort to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of people tested for Covid-19 in this province is recorded at 26.78 per week.
3. East Java recorded an increase of 20 cases

The third highest increase in cases is in East Java. In this province, the increase in cases today was 20 cases, or a 0 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total, which was recorded at 637,880.

In addition to recording the highest increase in cases, East Java also recorded two deaths. Thus, the total number of deaths during the Covid-19 pandemic in East Java has reached 32,304.

The trend of case development in this region over the past week has increased. This can be seen from the confirmation rate per 100,000 population, which is higher than last week.

Similarly, the positive rate in this region has also increased in the last week. According to the Ministry of Health, the Bed Occupancy Rate (BOR) for Covid-19 hospitals in this province is recorded at 1.73 percent.

4. Banten recorded an increase of 16 cases

The fourth highest increase in cases is in Banten. In this province, the increase in cases today was 16 cases, or a 0 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total, which was recorded at 366,230. The trend of case development in this region over the past week has increased. This can be seen from the confirmation rate per 100,000 population, which is higher than last week. Similarly, the positive rate in this region has also increased in the last week. According to the Ministry of Health, the Bed Occupancy Rate (BOR) for Covid-19 hospitals in this province is recorded at 2.01 percent.

5. Central Java recorded an increase of five cases

The fifth highest increase in cases is in Central Java. In this province, the increase in cases today was five cases, or a 0 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total, which was recorded at 656,130. The seven-day positive rate is at 0.89 percent, and the BOR for Covid-19 hospitals is reported at 2.49 percent.
6. West Kalimantan recorded an increase of three cases

The sixth highest increase in cases is in West Kalimantan. In this province, the increase in cases today was three cases, or a 0 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total, which was recorded at 67,689. The trend of case development in this region over the past week has increased. This can be seen from the confirmation rate per 100,000 population, which is higher than last week. Similarly, the positive rate in this region has also increased in the last week. According to the Ministry of Health, the Bed Occupancy Rate (BOR) for Covid-19 hospitals in this province is recorded at 1.74 percent.
7. Yogyakarta recorded an increase of three cases

The seventh highest increase in cases is in Yogyakarta. In this province, the increase in cases today was three cases, or a 0 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total, which was recorded at 230,350. The seven-day positive rate is at 1.19 percent, and the BOR for Covid-19 hospitals is reported at 3.41 percent.
8. East Kalimantan recorded an increase of two cases

Next is East Kalimantan. The increase in cases here was recorded at two cases, or a 0 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total, which had reached 214,510. With this addition, the total number of cases in this province is now 214,520. The trend of case development in this region over the past week has decreased. This can be seen from the confirmation rate per 100,000 population, which is lower than last week. Similarly, the positive rate in this region has also decreased. According to the Ministry of Health, the Bed Occupancy Rate (BOR) for Covid-19 hospitals in this province is recorded at 0.99 percent.
9. North Sumatra recorded an increase of one case

The ninth highest increase in cases is in North Sumatra. In this province, the increase in cases today was one case, or a 0 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total, which was recorded at 163,750. The trend of case development in this region over the past week has increased. This can be seen from the confirmation rate per 100,000 population, which is higher than last week. Similarly, the positive rate in this region has also increased in the last week. According to the Ministry of Health, the Bed Occupancy Rate (BOR) for Covid-19 hospitals in this province is recorded at 0.1 percent.
10. West Nusa Tenggara recorded an increase of one case

West Nusa Tenggara is ranked tenth. The increase in cases here was recorded at one case, or a 0 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total, which had reached 37,326. With this addition, the total number of cases in this province is now 37,327. The trend of case development in this region over the past week has decreased. This can be seen from the confirmation rate per 100,000 population, which is lower than last week. Similarly, the positive rate in this region has also decreased. According to the Ministry of Health, the Bed Occupancy Rate (BOR) for Covid-19 hospitals in this province is recorded at 2.55 percent.

COVID-19 Development Data in Indonesia by Province (Friday, February 17, 2023)