Tests Decrease, Indonesia's Covid-19 Cases Drop 11% in a Week
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Indonesia added 216,879 new Covid-19 cases from August 5-11, 2021. This represents an 11% decrease compared to the previous week, which saw 244,480 new cases.
This weekly increase in corona cases places Indonesia fifth in the world. The United States remains in first place, with 859,173 new cases in the past week.
India is in second place with 266,192 new cases in the past week. Iran and Brazil follow, with 261,133 and 222,643 new cases respectively during the same period.
The weekly decrease in corona cases in Indonesia coincides with a decline in the number of tests conducted. The average number of daily corona tests in Indonesia was only 132,930 over the past week.
This is a 7.7% decrease compared to the previous week, when an average of 144,094 tests were conducted daily (July 28 - August 4, 2021).
The spread of corona must be prevented. This can be achieved by diligently adhering to the 3M health protocols: wearing a mask, maintaining physical distance, and washing hands with soap.
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