Today's COVID-19 Provincial Data Update: Highest Increase in DKI Jakarta (Friday, April 8, 2022)

Indonesia today recorded 1,755 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases since the start of the pandemic to 6.03 million as of Friday, April 8, 2022. The five provinces with the highest number of new cases today are DKI Jakarta, West Java, Banten, Central Java, and East Java.

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

1. DKI Jakarta recorded 592 new cases

DKI Jakarta ranks first. The addition of 592 cases represents a 0.05 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 1.24 million. With this addition, the total number of cases in DKI Jakarta is now 1.24 million.

In addition to recording the highest number of new cases, DKI Jakarta also recorded two deaths. Thus, the total number of deaths in DKI Jakarta during the COVID-19 pandemic has reached 15,203.

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.

Conversely, the *positive rate* in this region has increased over the past week. According to the Ministry of Health, the Bed Occupancy Rate (BOR) for COVID-19 hospitals in this province is recorded at six percent.

2. West Java recorded 334 new cases

West Java ranks second. The increase in COVID-19 cases in this area was 334 cases. The seven-day *positive rate* in this region is recorded at 3.46 percent. In an effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of people tested for COVID-19 in this province is recorded at 93.56 per week.
3. Banten recorded 157 new cases

Banten ranks third. The increase in cases in this area is recorded at 157 cases, or a 0.05 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 290,710. With this addition, the total number of cases in this province is now 290,870. The seven-day *positive rate* is at 3.59 percent, and the BOR for dedicated COVID-19 hospitals is reported at five percent.
4. Central Java recorded 149 new cases

Next is Central Java. The increase in cases in this area is recorded at 149 cases, or a 0.02 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 625,380. With this addition, the total number of cases in this province is now 625,530.

Unfortunately, in addition to recording a high number of new cases, Central Java also recorded eight deaths. Thus, the total number of deaths in Central Java during the COVID-19 pandemic has reached 32,882.

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.

Conversely, the *positive rate* in this region has increased over the past week. According to the Ministry of Health, the BOR for dedicated COVID-19 hospitals in this province is recorded at five percent.

5. East Java recorded 121 new cases

East Java ranks fifth. The increase in cases in this area is recorded at 121 cases, or a 0.02 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 574,290. With this addition, the total number of cases in this province is now 574,410.

Today, 10 deaths were also reported in East Java. Thus, the total number of deaths in East Java during the COVID-19 pandemic has reached 31,491. The seven-day *positive rate* is at 1.78 percent, and the BOR for dedicated COVID-19 hospitals is reported at four percent.

6. Bali recorded 44 new cases

Bali ranks sixth. The increase in cases in this area is recorded at 44 cases, or a 0.03 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 156,570. With this addition, the total number of cases in this province is now 156,620. 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 has decreased. According to the Ministry of Health, the BOR for dedicated COVID-19 hospitals in this province is recorded at three percent.
7. Yogyakarta recorded 40 new cases

Yogyakarta ranks seventh. The increase in cases in this area is recorded at 40 cases, or a 0.02 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 220,090. With this addition, the total number of cases in this province is now 220,130.

Today, four deaths were also reported in Yogyakarta. Thus, the total number of deaths in Yogyakarta during the COVID-19 pandemic has reached 5,853. The seven-day *positive rate* is at 5.15 percent, and the BOR for dedicated COVID-19 hospitals is reported at 11 percent.

8. Central Kalimantan recorded 38 new cases

Next is Central Kalimantan. The increase in cases in this area is recorded at 38 cases, or a 0.07 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 55,735. With this addition, the total number of cases in this province is now 55,773. The seven-day *positive rate* in Central Kalimantan is 5.62 percent, while the BOR for dedicated COVID-19 hospitals is reported at six percent.
9. East Nusa Tenggara recorded 33 new cases

Next is East Nusa Tenggara. The increase in COVID-19 cases in this area was 33 cases. The seven-day *positive rate* in this region is recorded at 4.95 percent. In an effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of people tested for COVID-19 in this province is recorded at 9.2 per week.
10. North Sumatra recorded 32 new cases

North Sumatra ranks tenth. The increase in cases in this area is recorded at 32 cases, or a 0.02 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 154,730. With this addition, the total number of cases in this province is now 154,760. The seven-day *positive rate* is at 1.21 percent, and the BOR for dedicated COVID-19 hospitals is reported at three percent.

COVID-19 Development Data in Indonesia by Province (Friday, April 8, 2022)