Today's COVID-19 Provincial Data Update: Jakarta Records Highest Increase (Wednesday, April 20, 2022)

Indonesia today recorded 741 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases since the start of the pandemic to 6.04 million as of Wednesday, April 20, 2022. The five provinces with the highest number of new cases today are DKI Jakarta, West Java, Banten, Central Java, and East Java.

The following is a breakdown of the highest number of new COVID-19 cases by province today

1. DKI Jakarta: 231 new cases

DKI Jakarta ranks first, with 231 new cases, a 0.02% increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 1.25 million. With this addition, the total number of cases in DKI Jakarta is now 1.25 million.

Unfortunately, in addition to the high number of new cases, DKI Jakarta also recorded two deaths. The total number of deaths in DKI Jakarta during the COVID-19 pandemic has reached 15,243.

The trend of case development in this region over the past week has decreased. This can be seen from the lower confirmation rate per 100,000 population compared to the previous week.

Similarly, the positive rate in this region is lower than before. According to the Ministry of Health, the Bed Occupancy Rate (BOR) for COVID-19 hospitals in this province is recorded at five percent.

2. West Java: 158 new cases

Next is West Java, with 158 new COVID-19 cases. The seven-day positive rate in this region is 1.18%. In an effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of people tested for COVID-19 in this province is recorded at 110.22 per week.
3. Banten: 85 new cases

Banten ranks third, with 85 new cases, a 0.03% increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 291,870. With this addition, the total number of cases in this province is now 291,950. The trend of case development in this region over the past week has decreased. This can be seen from the lower confirmation rate per 100,000 population compared to the previous week. Similarly, the positive rate in this region is lower than before. According to the Ministry of Health, the Bed Occupancy Rate (BOR) for COVID-19 hospitals in this province is recorded at five percent.
4. Central Java: 57 new cases

Central Java ranks fourth, with 57 new cases, a 0.01% increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 626,470. With this addition, the total number of cases in this province is now 626,530.

In addition to the high number of new cases, Central Java also recorded nine deaths. The total number of deaths in Central Java during the COVID-19 pandemic has reached 32,973. The seven-day positive rate in Central Java is 1.45%, while the BOR for COVID-19 hospitals is reported at four percent.

5. East Java: 41 new cases

Next is East Java, with 41 new COVID-19 cases. The seven-day positive rate in this region is 0.63%. In an effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of people tested for COVID-19 in this province is recorded at 69 per week.
6. Bali: 38 new cases

Bali ranks sixth, with 38 new cases today, a 0.02% increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 156,930. The trend of case development in this region over the past week has decreased. This can be seen from the lower confirmation rate per 100,000 population compared to the previous week. Similarly, the positive rate in this region is lower than before. According to the Ministry of Health, the Bed Occupancy Rate (BOR) for COVID-19 hospitals in this province is recorded at three percent.

7. North Sumatra: 18 new cases

North Sumatra ranks seventh, with 18 new COVID-19 cases. The seven-day positive rate in this region is 0.32%. In an effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of people tested for COVID-19 in this province is recorded at 23.55 per week.
8. Yogyakarta: 18 new cases

Yogyakarta ranks eighth, with 18 new cases, a 0.01% increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 220,390. With this addition, the total number of cases in this province is now 220,410.

Meanwhile, three deaths were recorded today in Yogyakarta. The total number of deaths in Yogyakarta during the COVID-19 pandemic has reached 5,880.

The trend of case development in this region over the past week has decreased. This can be seen from the lower confirmation rate per 100,000 population compared to the previous week. Similarly, the positive rate in this region is lower than before. According to the Ministry of Health, the Bed Occupancy Rate (BOR) for COVID-19 hospitals in this province is recorded at eight percent.

9. East Kalimantan: 11 new cases

East Kalimantan ranks ninth, with 11 new cases today, a 0.01% increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 206,160.

In addition, one death was reported in East Kalimantan. The total number of deaths in East Kalimantan during the COVID-19 pandemic has reached 5,708. The seven-day positive rate is 0.38%, and the BOR for COVID-19 hospitals is reported at five percent.

10. Lampung: 9 new cases

Lampung ranks tenth, with nine new cases, a 0.01% increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 74,333. With this addition, the total number of cases in this province is now 74,342.

In addition, two deaths were recorded today in Lampung. The total number of deaths in Lampung during the COVID-19 pandemic has reached 4,149.

The trend of case development in this region over the past week has decreased. This can be seen from the lower confirmation rate per 100,000 population compared to the previous week. Similarly, the positive rate in this region is lower than before. According to the Ministry of Health, the Bed Occupancy Rate (BOR) for COVID-19 hospitals in this province is recorded at four percent.

COVID-19 Development Data in Indonesia by Province (Wednesday, April 20, 2022)