Only 9 Provinces Show High Mask Usage Compliance
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Only nine Indonesian provinces had an average mask compliance rate above 85% from April 19-25, 2021. These were Bali, Yogyakarta, Jambi, Riau Islands, East Java, West Java, Central Java, East Kalimantan, and East Nusa Tenggara.
Meanwhile, the provinces with the lowest compliance rates were Bengkulu (36.1%) and Papua (56.9%). Seven provinces also remained in the 60% range: Southeast Sulawesi, North Sulawesi, West Sumatra, Bangka Belitung, West Kalimantan, Gorontalo, and Maluku.
The public is required to wear masks to suppress the spread of the coronavirus in Indonesia. In addition, the public is also urged to maintain distance, avoid crowds, and wash their hands with soap (3M).
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