Indonesia Reports Highest Number of Active COVID-19 Cases in Southeast Asia

Indonesia had 101,325 active Covid-19 cases as of Tuesday, June 1, 2021. This is the highest number of active coronavirus cases in Southeast Asia, surpassing Malaysia (80,474 cases) and the Philippines (53,203 cases).

Thailand followed with 49,218 active coronavirus cases. Furthermore, 8,174 people in Myanmar were still undergoing treatment or self-isolation due to coronavirus infection.

In Cambodia, active coronavirus cases reached 7,101. Vietnam also had 4,481 active coronavirus cases. Meanwhile, active coronavirus cases in Singapore, Laos, and Brunei Darussalam were recorded at less than a thousand.

Although Indonesia has the highest number of active cases, the proportion of active coronavirus cases is only 5.5% of the total positive cases. Vietnam had the highest proportion of active coronavirus cases, at 59.2% of its total positive cases (7,572). Vietnamese authorities suspect this surge is due to a hybrid variant of the coronavirus mutations originating from the UK and India.

To prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the public is urged to diligently implement the 3M health protocols: wearing masks, maintaining distance, and washing hands with soap. In addition, the public is encouraged to avoid crowds and reduce mobility.