61% of COVID-19 isolation beds are located in Java.

The Covid-19 Task Force recorded 70,188 isolation beds for handling the coronavirus Covid-19 on the island of Java as of August 17, 2021. This number is equivalent to 61.27% of the total Covid-19 isolation beds nationally, significantly higher than other islands.

Sumatra has 18,842 Covid-19 isolation beds, equivalent to 16.45% of the total. The number in Kalimantan and Sulawesi is relatively the same, at 8,815 units (7.7%) and 8,174 units (7.14%), respectively.

Meanwhile, Bali and Nusa Tenggara have 5,623 Covid-19 isolation beds (4.91%). Maluku and Papua only have 2,906 units (2.54%).

Furthermore, the number of Covid-19 isolation beds has increased by 43,366 units in the last three months. East Java received the most additional beds, with 7,319 units.

To prevent the spread of Covid-19, the public must continue to adhere to the 3M health protocols. Wearing a mask, maintaining distance, and washing hands with soap (3M) can suppress the spread of the virus.