Today's COVID-19 Provincial Data Update: West Java Records the Highest Increase (Tuesday, March 1, 2022)

Indonesia recorded 24,728 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total since the start of the pandemic to 5.59 million as of Tuesday, March 1, 2022. The five provinces with the highest number of new cases today are West Java, Jakarta, East Java, Central Java, and Yogyakarta.

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

1. West Java: 4,570 new cases

West Java ranks first, with 4,570 new cases, a 0.46% increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total, which reached 1 million. The total number of cases in West Java is now 1.01 million. In addition to recording the highest number of new cases, West Java also recorded 33 deaths, bringing the total death toll during the COVID-19 pandemic in West Java to 15,097. The seven-day positive rate is 21.06%, and the bed occupancy rate (BOR) for COVID-19 hospitals is reported at 47%.
2. Jakarta: 3,634 new cases

Jakarta ranks second, with 3,634 new COVID-19 cases. The seven-day positive rate in this region is 13.67%. In an effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, 278.67 people per week are tested for COVID-19 in this province.
3. East Java: 2,761 new cases

Next is East Java, with 2,761 new COVID-19 cases. The seven-day positive rate in this region is 14.79%. In an effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, 284.57 people per week are tested for COVID-19 in this province.
4. Central Java: 2,340 new cases

Fourth is Central Java, with 2,340 new cases today, a 0.41% increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 576,530. In addition to the high number of new cases, Central Java also recorded 65 deaths, bringing the total death toll during the COVID-19 pandemic in Central Java to 31,080. The trend of cases in this region has increased over the past week, as evidenced by a higher confirmation rate per 100,000 population compared to the previous week. Similarly, the positive rate has also increased in the last week. According to the Ministry of Health, the BOR for COVID-19 hospitals in this province is 48%.
5. Yogyakarta: 1,600 new cases

Yogyakarta ranks fifth, with 1,600 new cases, a 0.84% increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 191,590. The total number of cases in this province is now 193,190. In addition, Yogyakarta also recorded 13 deaths, bringing the total death toll during the COVID-19 pandemic in Yogyakarta to 5,400.

The trend of cases in this region has increased over the past week, as evidenced by a higher confirmation rate per 100,000 population compared to the previous week. Similarly, the positive rate has also increased in the last week. According to the Ministry of Health, the BOR for COVID-19 hospitals in this province is 51%.

6. East Kalimantan: 1,300 new cases

Next is East Kalimantan, with 1,300 new COVID-19 cases. The seven-day positive rate in this region is 23.2%. In an effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, 66.63 people per week are tested for COVID-19 in this province.
7. Banten: 1,095 new cases

Next is Banten, with 1,095 new cases, a 0.41% increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 266,110. The total number of cases in this province is now 267,200. Banten also reported nine deaths today, bringing the total death toll during the COVID-19 pandemic in Banten to 2,848. The trend of cases in this region has decreased over the past week, as evidenced by a lower confirmation rate per 100,000 population compared to the previous week. Similarly, the positive rate has also decreased. According to the Ministry of Health, the BOR for COVID-19 hospitals in this province is 43%.
8. North Sumatra: 1,001 new cases

Next is North Sumatra, with 1,001 new COVID-19 cases. The seven-day positive rate in this region is 19.12%. In an effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, 81.61 people per week are tested for COVID-19 in this province.
9. East Nusa Tenggara: 710 new cases

Ninth is East Nusa Tenggara, with 710 new cases today, a 0.96% increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 74,037. East Nusa Tenggara also recorded two deaths today, bringing the total death toll during the COVID-19 pandemic in East Nusa Tenggara to 1,373. The seven-day positive rate is 18.3%, and the BOR for COVID-19 hospitals is reported at 25%.
10. South Sulawesi: 614 new cases

South Sulawesi ranks tenth, with 614 new cases, a 0.46% increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 134,670. The total number of cases in this province is now 135,290. In addition, four deaths were reported in South Sulawesi, bringing the total death toll during the COVID-19 pandemic in South Sulawesi to 2,341. The seven-day positive rate in South Sulawesi is 20.97%, while the BOR for COVID-19 hospitals is reported at 34%.