Today's COVID-19 Provincial Data Update: West Java Reports the Highest Increase (Saturday, February 26, 2022)

Indonesia recorded an additional 46,643 Covid-19 cases today, bringing the total since the start of the pandemic to 5.5 million as of Saturday, February 26, 2022. The five provinces with the highest increases today are West Java, Central Java, East Java, DKI Jakarta, and Yogyakarta.

The following are the provinces with the highest increase in Covid-19 cases today

1. West Java recorded an increase of 9,778 cases

West Java ranks first. The increase in cases was 9,778, a 0.99 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 983,760. With this addition, the total number of cases in West Java is now 993,540.

Unfortunately, in addition to recording a high number of new cases, West Java also recorded 23 deaths. The total number of deaths in West Java during the Covid-19 pandemic has reached 15,033. The seven-day positive rate is 21.97 percent, and the Bed Occupancy Rate (BOR) for Covid-19 hospitals is reported at 47 percent.

2. Central Java recorded an increase of 5,623 cases

Central Java ranks second. The increase in Covid-19 cases was 5,623. The seven-day positive rate in this region is 27.03 percent. In an effort to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of people tested for Covid-19 in this province is recorded at 127.66 per week.

3. East Java recorded an increase of 5,413 cases

East Java ranks third. The increase in Covid-19 cases was 5,413. The seven-day positive rate in this region is 15.96 percent. In an effort to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of people tested for Covid-19 in this province is recorded at 293.99 per week.

4. DKI Jakarta recorded an increase of 4,675 cases

DKI Jakarta ranks fourth. The increase in cases today was 4,675, a 0.4 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 1.16 million.

In addition to recording the highest number of new cases, DKI Jakarta also recorded 33 deaths. The total number of deaths in DKI Jakarta during the Covid-19 pandemic has reached 14,587.

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 BOR for Covid-19 hospitals in this province is 43 percent.

5. Yogyakarta recorded an increase of 2,750 cases

Yogyakarta ranks fifth. The increase in cases today was 2,750, a 1.48 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 185,540.

Meanwhile, the number of deaths today in Yogyakarta was 10. The total number of deaths in Yogyakarta during the Covid-19 pandemic has reached 5,359. The seven-day positive rate in Yogyakarta is 25.92 percent, while the BOR for Covid-19 hospitals is reported at 51 percent.

6. Banten recorded an increase of 2,395 cases

Banten ranks sixth. The increase in cases was 2,395, a 0.92 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 260,710. With this addition, the total number of cases in this province is now 263,110.

Meanwhile, the number of deaths today in Banten was eight. The total number of deaths in Banten during the Covid-19 pandemic has reached 2,826.

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 BOR for Covid-19 hospitals in this province is 43 percent.

7. East Kalimantan recorded an increase of 2,102 cases

East Kalimantan ranks seventh. The increase in cases today was 2,102, a 1.14 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 184,200.

Meanwhile, the number of deaths today in East Kalimantan was nine. The total number of deaths in East Kalimantan during the Covid-19 pandemic has reached 5,516.

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 the previous 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 35 percent.

8. North Sumatra recorded an increase of 2,004 cases

North Sumatra ranks eighth. The increase in cases was 2,004, a 1.47 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 136,070. With this addition, the total number of cases in this province is now 138,070.

In addition, North Sumatra also recorded one death today. The total number of deaths in North Sumatra during the Covid-19 pandemic has reached 2,946.

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 the previous 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 35 percent.

9. South Sulawesi recorded an increase of 1,311 cases

Next is South Sulawesi. The increase in Covid-19 cases was 1,311. The seven-day positive rate in this region is 21.27 percent. In an effort to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of people tested for Covid-19 in this province is recorded at 53.94 per week.

10. East Nusa Tenggara recorded an increase of 975 cases

East Nusa Tenggara ranks tenth. The increase in cases today was 975, a 1.35 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 72,118. The seven-day positive rate in East Nusa Tenggara is 15.64 percent, while the BOR for Covid-19 hospitals is reported at 25 percent.