Today's COVID-19 Provincial Data Update: Highest Increase in DKI Jakarta (Tuesday, September 6, 2022)

Indonesia today recorded 3,607 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases since the start of the pandemic to 6.38 million as of Tuesday, September 6, 2022. The five provinces with the highest number of new cases today are DKI Jakarta, West Java, Banten, East Java, and Central Java.

Here is the breakdown of the highest number of new Covid-19 cases by province today

1. DKI Jakarta recorded 1,387 new cases

DKI Jakarta is ranked first. The increase in cases here is recorded at 1,387 cases, or a 0.1 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total, which has reached 1.4 million. With this addition, the total number of cases in DKI Jakarta is now 1.4 million.

Unfortunately, in addition to recording a high number of new cases, DKI Jakarta also recorded three deaths. Thus, the total number of deaths during the Covid-19 pandemic in DKI Jakarta has reached 15,517. The seven-day positive rate is at 18.46 percent, and the BOR for Covid-19 hospitals is reported at 11.48 percent.

2. West Java recorded 720 new cases

Next is West Java. The increase in Covid-19 cases here is 720 cases. The seven-day positive rate in this region is recorded at 10.83 percent. In an effort to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of people tested for Covid-19 in this province is recorded at 52.74 per week.
3. Banten recorded 445 new cases

Next is Banten. The increase in cases here is recorded at 445 cases, or a 0.13 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total, which has reached 331,540. With this addition, the total number of cases in this province is now 331,980. 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 recorded as lower than before. According to the Ministry of Health, the BOR for Covid-19 hospitals in this province is recorded at 10.62 percent.
4. East Java recorded 396 new cases

Next is East Java. The increase in Covid-19 cases here is 396 cases. The seven-day positive rate in this region is recorded at 9.17 percent. In an effort to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of people tested for Covid-19 in this province is recorded at 27.61 per week.
5. Central Java recorded 105 new cases

Fifth is Central Java. In this province, the increase in cases today is 105 cases, or a 0.02 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total, which is recorded at 635,570.

In addition, five deaths were also reported in Central Java. Thus, the total number of deaths during the Covid-19 pandemic in Central Java has reached 33,364.

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 recorded as lower than before. According to the Ministry of Health, the BOR for Covid-19 hospitals in this province is recorded at 4.84 percent.

6. Bali recorded 77 new cases

Bali is ranked sixth. The increase in cases here is recorded at 77 cases, or a 0.05 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total, which has reached 166,500. With this addition, the total number of cases in this province is now 166,570.

Bali also reported two deaths today. Thus, the total number of deaths during the Covid-19 pandemic in Bali has reached 4,723. The seven-day positive rate is at 5.72 percent, and the BOR for Covid-19 hospitals is reported at 7.27 percent.

7. North Sumatra recorded 63 new cases

North Sumatra is ranked seventh. The increase in cases here is recorded at 63 cases, or a 0.04 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total, which has reached 158,430. With this addition, the total number of cases in this province is now 158,500.

North Sumatra also reported two deaths today. Thus, the total number of deaths during the Covid-19 pandemic in North Sumatra has reached 3,285. The seven-day positive rate is at 6.55 percent, and the BOR for Covid-19 hospitals is reported at 3.34 percent.

8. North Sulawesi recorded 53 new cases

Eighth is North Sulawesi. In this province, the increase in cases today is 53 cases, or a 0.1 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total, which is recorded at 52,487.

North Sulawesi also recorded four deaths today. Thus, the total number of deaths during the Covid-19 pandemic in North Sulawesi has reached 1,203. The seven-day positive rate in North Sulawesi is 17.72 percent, while the BOR for Covid-19 hospitals is reported at 8.39 percent.

9. East Kalimantan recorded 40 new cases

Next is East Kalimantan. The increase in cases here is recorded at 40 cases, or a 0.02 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total, which has reached 208,790. With this addition, the total number of cases in this province is now 208,830. 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 recorded as lower than before. According to the Ministry of Health, the BOR for Covid-19 hospitals in this province is recorded at 1.92 percent.
10. South Sumatra recorded 35 new cases

South Sumatra is ranked tenth. The increase in cases here is recorded at 35 cases, or a 0.04 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total, which has reached 82,020. With this addition, the total number of cases in this province is now 82,055.

Two deaths were also reported in South Sumatra today. Thus, the total number of deaths during the Covid-19 pandemic in South Sumatra has reached 3,370.

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 recorded as lower than before. According to the Ministry of Health, the BOR for Covid-19 hospitals in this province is recorded at 8.55 percent.

Data on the Development of COVID-19 in Indonesia by Province (Tuesday, September 6, 2022)

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