Top 10 Regencies/Cities with the Highest National Inpatient Utilization (Thursday, March 16, 2023)

The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) recorded 48 districts/cities with weekly inpatient utilization above the national average, currently recorded at 0.38 patients per 100,000 population/week, data as of Thursday, March 16, 2023.

The five districts/cities with the highest inpatient utilization, exceeding 0.92 patients per 100,000 population/week, are Magelang City, Teluk Bintuni, Kediri City, Bangka, and Pangkal Pinang City, with values of 1.64 patients per 100,000 population/week, 1.42 patients per 100,000 population/week, 1.36 patients per 100,000 population/week, 1.16 patients per 100,000 population/week, and 0.92 patients per 100,000 population/week, respectively.

A national Covid data recapitulation from the Ministry of Health shows an increase in inpatient utilization in most districts/cities outside Java. Daily inpatient utilization higher than before was recorded in 10 districts/cities, while two districts/cities recorded lower inpatient utilization.

Areas outside Java with the highest inpatient utilization include Teluk Bintuni, Bangka, and Pangkal Pinang City, with inpatient utilization rates of 1.42 patients per 100,000 population/week, 1.16 patients per 100,000 population/week, and 0.92 patients per 100,000 population/week, 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.