Top 10 Regencies/Cities with the Highest National Tracing Rates (Sunday, March 12, 2023)

The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) recorded 23 regencies/cities with weekly agglomeration tracing above the national average, currently recorded at 0.52 percent of data as of Sunday, March 12, 2023.

The top five regencies/cities with figures exceeding 19.45 percent are Pasuruan City, Malang City, Sidoarjo, Surabaya City, and Bangkalan, with values of 20 percent, 20 percent, 19.45 percent, 19.45 percent, and 19.45 percent respectively.

A recapitulation of national Covid data from the Ministry of Health shows an increase in tracing in most regencies/cities outside Java. A daily tracing figure higher than before was recorded in one regency/city.

Areas outside Java with the highest tracing values include Balikpapan City, Sikka, and Makassar City, with tracing rates of 16 percent, 5 percent, and 4 percent respectively.

Although Covid-19 transmission has decreased in some areas, the government urges everyone to help reduce Covid-19 transmission by consistently wearing masks, maintaining distance, and frequently washing hands with soap and running water. Avoiding crowds and reducing mobility also contribute to suppressing the spread of the coronavirus.