Top 10 Regencies/Cities with the Highest National Inpatient Utilization (Thursday, October 20, 2022)

The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) recorded 86 regencies/cities with weekly inpatient utilization above the national average, currently recorded at 1.46 patients per 100,000 population/week, data as of Thursday, October 20, 2022.

The five regencies/cities with the highest inpatient utilization, exceeding 6.8 patients per 100,000 population/week, are Kediri City, Toli Toli, Palu City, Blitar City, and Tegal City, with respective values of 12.63 patients per 100,000 population/week, 10.38 patients per 100,000 population/week, 7.65 patients per 100,000 population/week, 7.6 patients per 100,000 population/week, and 6.8 patients per 100,000 population/week, respectively.

A recapitulation of national Covid-19 data from the Ministry of Health shows an increase in inpatient utilization in most regencies/cities outside Java. Daily inpatient utilization higher than before was recorded in 36 regencies/cities, while 29 regencies/cities recorded lower inpatient utilization.

Areas outside Java with the highest inpatient utilization include Toli Toli, Palu City, and Tomohon City, with respective inpatient utilization rates of 10.38 patients per 100,000 population/week, 7.65 patients per 100,000 population/week, and 6.34 patients per 100,000 population/week.

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