Top 10 Regencies/Cities with the Highest Confirmed Positive Cases Nationally (Sunday, April 2, 2023)

The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) recorded 117 districts/cities with a weekly confirmed positive Covid-19 case count above the national average, currently recorded at 0.47 per 100,000 population/week (data as of Sunday, April 2, 2023).

The top five districts/cities with the highest confirmed positive cases, exceeding 9.05 per 100,000 population/week, are Central Jakarta, South Jakarta, North Jakarta, West Jakarta, and East Jakarta, with respective values of 14.87, 12.95, 11.6, 11.32, and 9.05 per 100,000 population/week.

A national Covid-19 data recapitulation from the Ministry of Health shows that most districts/cities outside Java Island experienced a decrease in confirmed positive cases. Four districts/cities recorded higher daily confirmed positive cases than previously, while four others recorded lower numbers.

Areas outside Java with the highest confirmed positive case rates include Mahakam Ulu, Palangkaraya City, and Kayong Utara, with respective confirmed positive case rates of 3.72, 3.33, and 2.53 per 100,000 population/week.

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