Top 10 Regencies/Cities with the Highest National Tracing Rates (Thursday, September 8, 2022)

The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) recorded 124 districts/cities with weekly agglomeration tracing above the national average, currently recorded at 3.1 percent as of Thursday, September 8, 2022.

The top five districts/cities with figures exceeding 21 percent are Metro City, Mandailing Natal, Pasuruan, Asahan, and West Lombok, with values of 29.2 percent, 22 percent, 21.88 percent, 21 percent, and 21 percent respectively.

A recapitulation of national Covid data from the Ministry of Health shows an increase in tracing in most districts/cities outside Java. Daily tracing figures higher than before were recorded in 29 districts/cities, while 20 districts/cities recorded lower tracing.

Areas outside Java with the highest tracing values include Metro City, Mandailing Natal, and Asahan, with tracing rates of 29.2 percent, 22 percent, and 21 percent respectively.

Although Covid-19 transmission has decreased in some areas, the government urges everyone to help reduce Covid-19 transmission by always wearing masks, maintaining distance, and frequently washing hands with soap and running water. Avoiding crowds and reducing mobility also contribute to suppressing the spread of the coronavirus.