Today's COVID-19 Provincial Data Update: West Java Reports the Highest Increase (Tuesday, December 20, 2022)

Indonesia's COVID-19 cases increased by 1,297 today, bringing the total since the start of the pandemic to 6.71 million as of Tuesday, December 20, 2022. The five provinces with the highest increases today are West Java, Jakarta, East Java, Banten, and Central Java.

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

1. West Java: 355 new cases

West Java ranks first, with 355 new cases, a 0.03% increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 1.23 million. The total number of cases in West Java is now 1.23 million.

In addition to recording the highest number of new cases, West Java also recorded one death. The total number of deaths in West Java during the COVID-19 pandemic has reached 16,084.

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 10.3%.

2. Jakarta: 317 new cases

Next is Jakarta, with 317 new COVID-19 cases. The seven-day positive rate in this region is 7.05%. In efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of people tested for COVID-19 in this province is recorded at 45.64 per week.
3. East Java: 141 new cases

Next is East Java, with 141 new COVID-19 cases. The seven-day positive rate in this region is 3.43%. In efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of people tested for COVID-19 in this province is recorded at 29.21 per week.
4. Banten: 126 new cases

Next is Banten, with 126 new COVID-19 cases. The seven-day positive rate in this region is 4.96%. In efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of people tested for COVID-19 in this province is recorded at 19,044 per week.
5. Central Java: 100 new cases

Fifth is Central Java, with 100 new cases today, a 0.02% increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 654,680.

In addition, Central Java also recorded seven deaths today. The total number of deaths in Central Java during the COVID-19 pandemic has reached 33,940.

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 8.37%.

6. North Sumatra: 29 new cases

Sixth is North Sumatra, with 29 new cases today, a 0.02% increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 163,420. 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 3.41%.
7. Lampung: 25 new cases

Seventh is Lampung, with 25 new cases today, a 0.03% increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 77,874.

Lampung also recorded four deaths today. The total number of deaths in Lampung during the COVID-19 pandemic has reached 4,240. The seven-day positive rate in Lampung is 4.99%, while the BOR for COVID-19 hospitals is reported at 7.61%.

8. Yogyakarta: 24 new cases

Next is Yogyakarta, with 24 new cases, a 0.01% increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 229,910. The total number of cases in this province is now 229,930.

One death was recorded in Yogyakarta today. The total number of deaths in Yogyakarta during the COVID-19 pandemic has reached 6,068.

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 12.84%.

9. West Kalimantan: 19 new cases

Ninth is West Kalimantan, with 19 new cases today, a 0.03% increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 67,375. 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 5.09%.
10. South Kalimantan: 15 new cases

Tenth is South Kalimantan, with 15 new COVID-19 cases. The seven-day positive rate in this region is 2.2%. In efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of people tested for COVID-19 in this province is recorded at 2.64 per week.

COVID-19 Development Data in Indonesia by Province (Tuesday, December 20, 2022)