Friday, August 13th: Nearly 2,000 New COVID-19 Cases in Bali

Today, Friday, August 13, 2021, three provinces recorded record daily increases in confirmed COVID-19 cases. These regions are Bali, Central Kalimantan, and Aceh. All regions broke their daily records for this year. The latest figures for today's increase in confirmed positive cases show 1910 patients in Bali. This is the highest record ever recorded.

In this "Island of Gods," the cumulative number of COVID-19 deaths is reported at 2630. Meanwhile, the total number of positive COVID-19 cases is 93,160, with 13,090 still undergoing treatment. In this region, the largest number of COVID-19 sufferers is in the adult age group (31-45 years old), totaling 23,280 people. The smallest number is reported in toddlers (0-5 years old), at 2571.

Although the number of cases is increasing, the rate of COVID-19 transmission in this province has shown a decrease over the past eight days. Similarly, the week-on-week comparison shows that transmission is still occurring, but there has been a decrease.

Another condition can be seen from the province's positive rate, which is among the top 20 nationally. The weekly comparison shows a downward trend in the last week. Previously, this region recorded a higher positive rate; the latest figure is below the national average.

Central Kalimantan is next, with an increase of 469 confirmed cases. Nationally, this region ranks 20th. Previously, the highest growth rate was recorded last Thursday (October 29th). At that time, the number of confirmed cases increased from four to 40.

The total number of cases in this region is recorded at 38,960, with 4604 still undergoing treatment. In this region, the largest number of COVID-19 sufferers is in the adult age group (31-45 years old), totaling 11,610 people. The smallest number is reported in toddlers (0-5 years old), at 1170.

Weekly analysis of COVID-19 transmission in this province shows that the average daily increase in the past eight days is still ongoing. However, the week-on-week comparison shows that transmission in the last week was stronger than before. This indicates that social restrictions in this region have not had a positive effect on suppressing the spread of COVID-19.

| Province-alias | Positivity Rate (7DMA) | Treatment (BOR/week) |
|----------------------|------------------------|-----------------------|
| Aceh | 49.4 | 53.1 |
| Bali | 34.0 | 76 |
| Kalimantan Tengah | 45.7 | 51.9 |

This condition can be illustrated by the province's positive rate, which is among the top 15 nationally. The weekly comparison shows an increasing trend in the last week. However, the positive rate in this region is below the national average.

Aceh is next, with an increase of 411 confirmed cases. Nationally, this increase ranks 22nd.

The total number of cases in this region is recorded at 26,730, with 6223 still undergoing treatment. In this region, the largest number of COVID-19 sufferers is in the adult age group (31-45 years old), totaling 8386 people. The smallest number is reported in toddlers (0-5 years old), at 404.

The trend of COVID-19 infection in this province shows that the average daily increase in the past eight days is still ongoing. The week-on-week comparison shows that transmission is still occurring, but there has been a decrease.

The continued high rate of COVID-19 transmission can be seen from the province's positive rate, which is among the top 10 nationally. The weekly comparison shows a downward trend in the last week. The latest positive rate for this region is above the national average.