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

The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) recorded 120 districts/cities with weekly agglomeration tracing above the national average, currently recorded at 2.55 percent as of Thursday, October 20, 2022.

The top five districts/cities with figures exceeding 20 percent are Metro City, Pasuruan, Tasikmalaya, Karimun, and Pasuruan City, with values of 25 percent, 21.43 percent, 21 percent, 20 percent, and 20 percent respectively.

A recapitulation of national Covid data from the Ministry of Health shows that tracing in most districts/cities outside Java has decreased. A daily tracing rate higher than before was recorded in 20 districts/cities, while 22 districts/cities recorded lower tracing rates.

Some of the areas outside Java with the highest tracing values include Metro City, Karimun, and South Lampung, with tracing rates of 25 percent, 20 percent, and 19 percent 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 distance, and frequently washing hands with soap and running water. Avoiding crowds and reducing mobility also contribute to suppressing the spread of the coronavirus.