The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) recorded 151 districts/cities with a seven-day positivity rate above the national average, currently recorded at 3.81 percent (data as of Saturday, December 24, 2022).
The top five districts/cities with a seven-day positivity rate exceeding 33.33 percent are Gayo Lues, Balangan, Sitaro, Boven Digoel, and Konawe Kepulauan, with values of 69.23 percent, 53.09 percent, 37.5 percent, 37.5 percent, and 33.33 percent respectively.
A recapitulation of national Covid-19 data from the Ministry of Health shows an increase in the seven-day positivity rate in most districts/cities outside Java. A daily seven-day positivity rate higher than the previous day was recorded in 132 districts/cities, while 117 districts/cities recorded a lower seven-day positivity rate.
Some of the areas outside Java with the highest seven-day positivity rates include Gayo Lues, Balangan, and Sitaro, with seven-day positivity rates of 69.23 percent, 53.09 percent, and 37.5 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 physical distance, and frequently washing hands with soap and running water. Avoiding crowds and reducing mobility also contribute to suppressing the spread of the coronavirus.