Top 10 Regencies/Cities with the Highest National Tracing Rates (Friday, August 12, 2022)

The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) recorded 128 districts/cities with weekly agglomeration tracing above the national average, currently recorded at 3.19 percent as of Friday, August 12, 2022.

The top five districts/cities with tracing rates exceeding 21.5 percent are Cianjur, Metro City, Pasuruan City, Tasikmalaya, and Ponorogo, with values of 29.67 percent, 28.5 percent, 26.25 percent, 21.83 percent, and 21.5 percent respectively.

A recapitulation of national Covid-19 data from the Ministry of Health shows an increase in tracing in most districts/cities outside Java. A daily tracing rate higher than before was recorded in 33 districts/cities, while 26 districts/cities recorded lower tracing rates.

Areas outside Java with the highest tracing rates include Metro City, Kotabaru, and Asahan, with tracing rates of 28.5 percent, 20 percent, and 19 percent respectively.

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 distancing, and frequently washing hands with soap and running water. Avoiding crowds and reducing mobility also contribute to suppressing the spread of the coronavirus.