Today's COVID-19 Provincial Data Update: Highest Increase in DKI Jakarta (Wednesday, August 3, 2022)

Indonesia today recorded an additional 6,167 Covid-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases since the start of the pandemic to 6.22 million as of Wednesday, August 3, 2022. The five provinces with the highest number of new cases today are DKI Jakarta, West Java, Banten, East Java, and Bali.

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

1. DKI Jakarta recorded an additional 2,532 cases

DKI Jakarta is ranked first. The increase in cases here is recorded at 2,532 cases, or a 0.19 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total, which has reached 1.33 million. With this addition, the total number of cases in DKI Jakarta is now 1.34 million.

Unfortunately, in addition to recording a high number of new cases, DKI Jakarta also recorded four deaths. Thus, the total number of deaths during the Covid-19 pandemic in DKI Jakarta has reached 15,403. The seven-day positive rate is at 20.1 percent, and the BOR for Covid-19 hospitals is reported at 13.29 percent.

2. West Java recorded an additional 1,409 cases

Next is West Java. The increase in Covid-19 cases here is 1,409 cases. The seven-day positive rate in this region is recorded at 10.59 percent. In an effort to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of people tested for Covid-19 in this province is recorded at 70.19 per week.
3. Banten recorded an additional 770 cases

The third highest increase in cases is in Banten. In this province, the increase in cases today is 770 cases, or a 0.25 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total, which was recorded at 313,060.

Not only did Banten record a high number of new cases, but it also recorded one death. Thus, the total number of deaths during the Covid-19 pandemic in Banten has reached 2,938. The seven-day positive rate in Banten is 15.27 percent, while the development of the BOR for Covid-19 hospitals is reported at 10.82 percent.

4. East Java recorded an additional 526 cases

The fourth highest increase in cases is in East Java. In this province, the increase in cases today is 526 cases, or a 0.09 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total, which was recorded at 586,060.

In addition to recording the highest number of new cases, East Java also recorded two deaths. Thus, the total number of deaths during the Covid-19 pandemic in East Java has reached 31,677. The seven-day positive rate in East Java is 6.24 percent, while the development of the BOR for Covid-19 hospitals is reported at 3.32 percent.

5. Bali recorded an additional 187 cases

The fifth highest increase in cases is in Bali. In this province, the increase in cases today is 187 cases, or a 0.11 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total, which was recorded at 162,810.

In addition, three more deaths were reported in Bali. Thus, the total number of deaths during the Covid-19 pandemic in Bali has reached 4,620. The seven-day positive rate in Bali is 10.73 percent, while the development of the BOR for Covid-19 hospitals is reported at 15.06 percent.

6. Central Java recorded an additional 114 cases

The sixth highest increase in cases is in Central Java. In this province, the increase in cases today is 114 cases, or a 0.02 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total, which was recorded at 630,730.

Central Java also recorded three deaths today. Thus, the total number of deaths during the Covid-19 pandemic in Central Java has reached 33,252. The seven-day positive rate is at 2.63 percent, and the BOR for Covid-19 hospitals is reported at 2.95 percent.

7. South Kalimantan recorded an additional 112 cases

Next is South Kalimantan. The increase in cases here is recorded at 112 cases, or a 0.13 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total, which has reached 85,798. With this addition, the total number of cases in this province is now 85,910.

One death was also reported today in South Kalimantan. Thus, the total number of deaths during the Covid-19 pandemic in South Kalimantan has reached 2,551.

The trend of case development in this region over the past week has increased. This can be seen from the higher confirmation rate per 100,000 population compared to last week. Similarly, the positive rate in this region is still increasing over the past week. According to the Ministry of Health, the BOR for Covid-19 hospitals in this province is recorded at 13.86 percent.

8. Yogyakarta recorded an additional 84 cases

Next is Yogyakarta. The increase in cases here is recorded at 84 cases, or a 0.04 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total, which has reached 222,470. With this addition, the total number of cases in this province is now 222,550. The seven-day positive rate is at 7.18 percent, and the BOR for Covid-19 hospitals is reported at 7.18 percent.
9. North Sumatra recorded an additional 77 cases

The ninth highest increase in cases is in North Sumatra. In this province, the increase in cases today is 77 cases, or a 0.05 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total, which was recorded at 156,110. The trend of case development in this region over the past week has increased. This can be seen from the higher confirmation rate per 100,000 population compared to last week. Similarly, the positive rate in this region is still increasing over the past week. According to the Ministry of Health, the BOR for Covid-19 hospitals in this province is recorded at 2.23 percent.
10. East Kalimantan recorded an additional 66 cases

Next is East Kalimantan. The increase in Covid-19 cases here is 66 cases. The seven-day positive rate in this region is recorded at 4.43 percent. In an effort to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of people tested for Covid-19 in this province is recorded at 8.72 per week.

Data on the Development of COVID-19 in Indonesia by Province (Wednesday, August 3, 2022)

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