Today's COVID-19 Provincial Data Update: Highest Increase in DKI Jakarta (Thursday, August 4, 2022)

Indonesia recorded 6,527 new Covid-19 cases today, bringing the total number of cases since the start of the pandemic to 6.23 million as of Thursday, August 4, 2022. The five provinces with the highest number of new cases today are DKI Jakarta, West Java, Banten, East Java, and Bali.

The following are the provinces with the highest number of new Covid-19 cases today

1. DKI Jakarta recorded 2,814 new cases

DKI Jakarta is ranked first. The increase in cases here is recorded at 2,814 cases, or a 0.21 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total, which has reached 1.34 million. With this addition, the total number of cases in DKI Jakarta is now 1.34 million.

Unfortunately, in addition to recording a high number of new cases, DKI Jakarta also recorded two deaths. Thus, the total number of deaths during the Covid-19 pandemic in DKI Jakarta has reached 15,405.

The trend of case development in this region over the past week has decreased. This condition can be seen from the lower confirmation rate per 100,000 population compared to last week.

Conversely, the positive rate in this region is still increasing over the past week. According to the Ministry of Health, the Bed Occupancy Rate (BOR) for Covid-19 hospitals in this province is recorded at 13.29 percent.

2. West Java recorded 1,436 new cases

Next is West Java. The increase in Covid-19 cases here is 1,436 cases. The seven-day positive rate in this region is recorded at 10.59 percent. In an effort to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of people tested for Covid-19 in this province is recorded at 70.19 per week.
3. Banten recorded 861 new cases

Next is Banten. The increase in Covid-19 cases here is 861 cases. The seven-day positive rate in this region is recorded at 15.27 percent. In an effort to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of people tested for Covid-19 in this province is recorded at 30.75 per week.
4. East Java recorded 482 new cases

Next is East Java. The increase in cases here is recorded at 482 cases, or a 0.08 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total, which has reached 586,590. With this addition, the total number of cases in this province is now 587,070.

In addition to recording the highest number of new cases, East Java also recorded three deaths. Thus, the total number of deaths during the Covid-19 pandemic in East Java has reached 31,680. The seven-day positive rate is at 6.24 percent, and the BOR for Covid-19 hospitals is reported at 3.32 percent.

5. Bali recorded 197 new cases

The fifth highest increase in cases is in Bali. In this province, the increase in cases today is 197 cases, or a 0.12 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total, which is recorded at 162,990.

Meanwhile, the number of deaths in Bali today is recorded at two. Thus, the total number of deaths during the Covid-19 pandemic in Bali has reached 4,622. The seven-day positive rate in Bali is 10.73 percent, while the development of the BOR for Covid-19 hospitals is reported at 15.06 percent.

6. South Kalimantan recorded 107 new cases

Next is South Kalimantan. The increase in cases here is recorded at 107 cases, or a 0.12 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total, which has reached 85,910. With this addition, the total number of cases in this province is now 86,017.

Furthermore, South Kalimantan also recorded two deaths today. Thus, the total number of deaths during the Covid-19 pandemic in South Kalimantan has reached 2,553.

The trend of case development in this region over the past week has increased. This condition can be seen from the higher confirmation rate per 100,000 population compared to last week.

Similarly, the positive rate in this region is still increasing over the past week. According to the Ministry of Health, the BOR for Covid-19 hospitals in this province is recorded at 13.86 percent.

7. Central Java recorded 93 new cases

Central Java is ranked seventh. The increase in cases here is recorded at 93 cases, or a 0.01 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total, which has reached 630,850. With this addition, the total number of cases in this province is now 630,940. The seven-day positive rate is at 2.63 percent, and the BOR for Covid-19 hospitals is reported at 2.95 percent.
8. East Kalimantan recorded 88 new cases

The eighth highest increase in cases is in East Kalimantan. In this province, the increase in cases today is 88 cases, or a 0.04 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total, which is recorded at 207,390. The seven-day positive rate is at 4.43 percent, and the BOR for Covid-19 hospitals is reported at 1.74 percent.
9. Central Kalimantan recorded 79 new cases

Central Kalimantan is ranked ninth. The increase in Covid-19 cases here is 79 cases. The seven-day positive rate in this region is recorded at 13.65 percent. In an effort to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of people tested for Covid-19 in this province is recorded at 2.22 per week.
10. North Sumatra recorded 75 new cases

Next is North Sumatra. The increase in cases here is recorded at 75 cases, or a 0.05 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total, which has reached 156,190. With this addition, the total number of cases in this province is now 156,260. The seven-day positive rate in North Sumatra is 3.78 percent, while the development of the BOR for Covid-19 hospitals is reported at 2.23 percent.

Data on the Development of COVID-19 in Indonesia by Province (Thursday, August 4, 2022)