The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) recorded 120 districts/cities with a seven-day positivity rate above the national average, currently recorded at 1.19 percent (data as of Sunday, March 19, 2023).
The top five districts/cities with a seven-day positivity rate exceeding 17.86 percent are Boven Digoel (50 percent), Aceh Barat (25 percent), Mamberamo Tengah (25 percent), Banggai Kepulauan (20 percent), and Sumba Timur (17.86 percent).
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. Thirty-seven districts/cities recorded a higher seven-day positivity rate than the previous period, while 36 districts/cities recorded a lower seven-day positivity rate.
Some of the areas outside Java with the highest seven-day positivity rates include Boven Digoel (50 percent), Aceh Barat (25 percent), and Mamberamo Tengah (25 percent).
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.