Salip Indonesia, Myanmar Has Highest COVID-19 Death Rate in Southeast Asia

As of August 18, 2021, Myanmar had the highest COVID-19 Case Fatality Rate (CFR) in Southeast Asia. According to Our World in Data, Myanmar's COVID-19 CFR was 3.8%, with a total of 13,700 deaths.

Indonesia had the second-highest CFR at 3.1%, with 121,100 COVID-19 deaths as of August 18, 2021. Vietnam was third, with a CFR of 2.24% and 6,770 deaths.

Cambodia ranked fourth with a CFR of 1.98% and 1,730 deaths. The Philippines was fifth, with a CFR of 1.72% and 30,600 deaths.

These five countries all recorded COVID-19 CFRs above the Asian average. The average COVID-19 CFR in Asia as of August 18, 2021, was 1.47%.

The COVID-19 CFR is calculated by dividing the number of deaths by the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases. In the case of COVID-19, the death rate is influenced by healthcare workers' access and ability to conduct testing.

The Indonesian government continues to urge the public to strictly adhere to COVID-19 health protocols. The public should make it a habit to wash their hands with soap and running water, wear masks, and maintain physical distancing.

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