Today's COVID-19 Provincial Data Update: Highest Increase in DKI Jakarta (Tuesday, August 30, 2022)

Indonesia today recorded 5,070 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases since the start of the pandemic to 6.35 million as of Tuesday, August 30, 2022. The five provinces with the highest number of new cases today are DKI Jakarta, West Java, Banten, East Java, and Central Java.

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

1. DKI Jakarta recorded 1,717 new cases

DKI Jakarta ranks first. The increase in cases here was 1,717, a 0.12% increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 1.39 million. With this addition, the total number of cases in DKI Jakarta is now 1.39 million.

In addition to the highest number of new cases, DKI Jakarta also recorded two deaths. Thus, the total number of deaths in DKI Jakarta during the COVID-19 pandemic has reached 15,493.

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 positivity rate in this region is lower than before. According to the Ministry of Health, the Bed Occupancy Rate (BOR) for COVID-19 hospitals in this province is 12.4%.

2. West Java recorded 1,581 new cases

Next is West Java. The increase in COVID-19 cases here was 1,581. The seven-day positivity rate in this region is 11.08%. In an effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of people tested for COVID-19 in this province is recorded at 59.22 per week.
3. Banten recorded 521 new cases

Banten is in third place. The increase in cases here was 521, a 0.16% increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 328,760. With this addition, the total number of cases in this province is now 329,290. The seven-day positivity rate in Banten is 15.76%, while the development of the COVID-19 hospital BOR is reported at 10.93%.
4. East Java recorded 473 new cases

East Java is in fourth place. The increase in cases here was 473, a 0.08% increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 596,830. With this addition, the total number of cases in this province is now 597,300.

Unfortunately, in addition to recording a high number of new cases, East Java also recorded three deaths. Thus, the total number of deaths in East Java during the COVID-19 pandemic has reached 31,727.

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 positivity rate in this region is lower than before. According to the Ministry of Health, the BOR for COVID-19 hospitals in this province is 5.25%.

5. Central Java recorded 137 new cases

The fifth highest increase in cases is in Central Java. In this province, the increase in cases today was 137, a 0.02% increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 634,700.

Unfortunately, Central Java also recorded four deaths today. Thus, the total number of deaths in Central Java during the COVID-19 pandemic has reached 33,338. The seven-day positivity rate is 3.59%, and the BOR for COVID-19 hospitals is reported at 5.07%.

6. Bali recorded 103 new cases

Next is Bali. The increase in COVID-19 cases here was 103. The seven-day positivity rate in this region is 7.3%. In an effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of people tested for COVID-19 in this province is recorded at 7.75 per week.
7. North Sumatra recorded 86 new cases

The seventh highest increase in cases is in North Sumatra. In this province, the increase in cases today was 86, a 0.05% increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 157,990.

Meanwhile, the number of deaths today in North Sumatra was two. Thus, the total number of deaths in North Sumatra during the COVID-19 pandemic has reached 3,278.

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 positivity rate in this region has also increased over the past week. According to the Ministry of Health, the BOR for COVID-19 hospitals in this province is 3.46%.

8. East Kalimantan recorded 69 new cases

Next is East Kalimantan. The increase in cases here was 69, a 0.03% increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 208,530. With this addition, the total number of cases in this province is now 208,590. 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 positivity rate in this region is lower than before. According to the Ministry of Health, the BOR for COVID-19 hospitals in this province is 2.06%.
9. Yogyakarta recorded 53 new cases

Yogyakarta is in ninth place. The increase in cases here was 53, a 0.02% increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 223,810. With this addition, the total number of cases in this province is now 223,870. The seven-day positivity rate in Yogyakarta is 4.21%, while the development of the COVID-19 hospital BOR is reported at 6.85%.
10. South Sumatra recorded 35 new cases

South Sumatra is in tenth place. The increase in COVID-19 cases here was 35. The seven-day positivity rate in this region is 4.43%. In an effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of people tested for COVID-19 in this province is recorded at 4.49 per week.

COVID-19 Development Data in Indonesia by Province (Tuesday, August 30, 2022)