Indonesia's Full Vaccination Rate Ranks 8th Highest in Southeast Asia

According to *Our World In Data*, as of Saturday, October 23, 2021, only 24.30% of Indonesia's population had received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. This places Indonesia eighth in Southeast Asia for highest full vaccination coverage.

Singapore has the highest rate of full COVID-19 vaccination in Southeast Asia, with 79.60% of its population having received two doses of the coronavirus vaccine.

Cambodia is in second place with 75.87% of its population fully vaccinated. Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam have full vaccination rates of 72.19% and 53.21%, respectively.

Thailand's full vaccination rate is 37.85%. Meanwhile, 36.57% and 24.96% of the populations of Laos and Timor-Leste, respectively, have received two vaccine doses.

Vietnam and the Philippines have lower full vaccination rates than Indonesia. 21.12% of Vietnam's population has received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, while the full vaccination rate in the Philippines is only 19.23%.

Myanmar has the lowest rate in Southeast Asia, with only 8.35% of its population having received two vaccine doses.

Vaccination is crucial in reducing the risk of illness and death from coronavirus infection. Therefore, the public is urged to participate in the ongoing vaccination program.

Furthermore, the public is urged to diligently follow the 3M health protocols: wearing masks, maintaining distance, and washing hands with soap. These health protocols can prevent the spread of the coronavirus.