National COVID-19 Hospital Bed Occupancy Rate: 3% Remaining
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The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) notes that the bed occupancy rate (BOR) of referral hospitals for COVID-19 is decreasing. Nationally, the average hospital BOR was only 3% as of December 19, 2021.
Papua had the highest hospital BOR at 12%. However, this percentage is far below the World Health Organization (WHO) standard of 60%.
North Sulawesi followed with a hospital BOR of 9%. East Nusa Tenggara and Aceh were next, both with a hospital BOR of 8%.
Following these were North Maluku with a 6% hospital BOR, and Yogyakarta with a 5% hospital BOR. North Kalimantan and West Sumatra had the same hospital BOR of 4%. Meanwhile, North Sumatra, West Papua, and Southeast Sulawesi recorded a 0% hospital BOR.
Although the hospital BOR has reached very low figures, the public is still urged to diligently implement the 3M health protocols: wearing masks, maintaining distance, and washing hands with soap. These health protocols are important to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
(Read More: Worries about contracting COVID-19, the biggest obstacle for people accessing healthcare services)
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