Top 10 Regencies/Cities with the Highest Confirmed Positive Cases Nationally (Friday, March 3, 2023)

The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) recorded 135 districts/cities with a weekly agglomeration of confirmed positive Covid-19 cases above the national average, currently recorded at 0.21 per 100,000 population/week (data as of Friday, March 3, 2023).

The top five districts/cities with confirmed positive cases exceeding 2.21 per 100,000 population/week are Tangerang, Bekasi, Bogor, Tangerang City, and South Tangerang City, each with a rate of 2.21 per 100,000 population/week.

A recapitulation of national Covid-19 data from the Ministry of Health shows a decrease in confirmed positive cases in most districts/cities outside Java. An increase in daily confirmed positive cases compared to previous days was recorded in 16 districts/cities, while 17 districts/cities recorded a decrease.

Areas outside Java with the highest confirmed positive case rates include Mimika, Tarakan City, and Boven Digoel, with confirmed positive cases of 1.78, 1.47, and 1.38 per 100,000 population/week respectively.

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.