Top 10 Regencies/Cities with the Highest National Tracing Rates (Friday, July 8, 2022)

The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) recorded 88 regencies/cities with weekly tracing rates above the national average, currently recorded at 2.25 percent as of Friday, July 8, 2022.

The top five regencies/cities with tracing rates exceeding 25 percent are Surabaya City, Banyuwangi, Semarang City, Metro City, and Pasuruan, with values of 31 percent, 29 percent, 28.55 percent, 25 percent, and 25 percent respectively.

A recapitulation of national Covid-19 data from the Ministry of Health shows an increase in tracing in most regencies/cities outside Java. A daily tracing rate higher than before was recorded in 10 regencies/cities, while nine regencies/cities recorded lower tracing rates.

Areas outside Java with the highest tracing rates include Metro City, Dompu, and Binjai City, with tracing rates of 25 percent, 20 percent, and 20 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 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.