Today's COVID-19 Provincial Data Update: Jakarta Records Highest Increase (Friday, September 23, 2022)

Indonesia today recorded 1,904 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases since the start of the pandemic to 6.42 million as of Friday, September 23, 2022. The five provinces with the highest number of new cases today are DKI Jakarta, West Java, East Java, Banten, and Central Java.

Here is the breakdown of the highest number of new Covid-19 cases by province today

1. DKI Jakarta recorded 712 new cases

DKI Jakarta ranks first. The increase in cases here was recorded at 712 cases, or a 0.05 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total, which had reached 1.42 million. With this addition, the total number of cases in DKI Jakarta is now 1.42 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 15,565.

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

Similarly, the positive rate in this region is recorded as lower than before. According to the Ministry of Health, the Bed Occupancy Rate (BOR) for Covid-19 hospitals in this province is recorded at 8.27 percent.

2. West Java recorded 335 new cases

Next is West Java. The increase in Covid-19 cases here was 335 cases. The seven-day positive rate in this region is recorded at 6.13 percent. In an effort to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of people tested for Covid-19 in this province is recorded at 45.69 per week.
3. East Java recorded 207 new cases

Next is East Java. The increase in cases here was recorded at 207 cases, or a 0.03 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total, which had reached 603,740. With this addition, the total number of cases in this province is now 603,940.

In addition to recording the highest number of new cases, East Java also recorded six deaths. Thus, the total number of deaths during the Covid-19 pandemic in East Java has reached 31,794.

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

Similarly, the positive rate in this region is recorded as lower than before. According to the Ministry of Health, the Bed Occupancy Rate (BOR) for Covid-19 hospitals in this province is recorded at 5.01 percent.

4. Banten recorded 176 new cases

The fourth highest increase in cases is in Banten. In this province, the increase in cases today was 176 cases, or a 0.05 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total, which was recorded at 335,980. The trend of case development in this region over the past week has decreased. This can be seen from the lower confirmation rate per 100,000 population compared to the previous week. Similarly, the positive rate in this region is recorded as lower than before. According to the Ministry of Health, the Bed Occupancy Rate (BOR) for Covid-19 hospitals in this province is recorded at 7.48 percent.
5. Central Java recorded 96 new cases

Central Java ranks fifth. The increase in cases here was recorded at 96 cases, or a 0.02 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total, which had reached 637,270. With this addition, the total number of cases in this province is now 637,370.

Today, two deaths were also reported in Central Java. Thus, the total number of deaths during the Covid-19 pandemic in Central Java has reached 33,416.

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

Similarly, the positive rate in this region is recorded as lower than before. According to the Ministry of Health, the Bed Occupancy Rate (BOR) for Covid-19 hospitals in this province is recorded at 4.74 percent.

6. North Sumatra recorded 55 new cases

The sixth highest increase in cases is in North Sumatra. In this province, the increase in cases today was 55 cases, or a 0.03 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total, which was recorded at 159,220.

North Sumatra also reported two deaths today. Thus, the total number of deaths during the Covid-19 pandemic in North Sumatra has reached 3,294. The seven-day positive rate in North Sumatra is 4.34 percent, while the development of the BOR for Covid-19 hospitals is reported at 3.72 percent.

7. North Sulawesi recorded 35 new cases

North Sulawesi ranks seventh. The increase in cases here was recorded at 35 cases, or a 0.07 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total, which had reached 53,021. With this addition, the total number of cases in this province is now 53,056. The trend of case development in this region over the past week has decreased. This can be seen from the lower confirmation rate per 100,000 population compared to the previous week. Similarly, the positive rate in this region is recorded as lower than before. According to the Ministry of Health, the Bed Occupancy Rate (BOR) for Covid-19 hospitals in this province is recorded at 12.37 percent.
8. East Kalimantan recorded 31 new cases

The eighth highest increase in cases is in East Kalimantan. In this province, the increase in cases today was 31 cases, or a 0.01 percent increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total, which was recorded at 209,330.

East Kalimantan also reported one death today. Thus, the total number of deaths during the Covid-19 pandemic in East Kalimantan has reached 5,731.

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

Similarly, the positive rate in this region is recorded as 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 1.85 percent.

9. Yogyakarta recorded 29 new cases

Next is Yogyakarta. The increase in Covid-19 cases here was 29 cases. The seven-day positive rate in this region is recorded at 5.4 percent. In an effort to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of people tested for Covid-19 in this province is recorded at 3.41 per week.
10. Bali recorded 23 new cases

Next is Bali. The increase in Covid-19 cases here was 23 cases. The seven-day positive rate in this region is recorded at 3.48 percent. In an effort to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of people tested for Covid-19 in this province is recorded at 5.34 per week.

COVID-19 Development Data in Indonesia by Province (Friday, September 23, 2022)