Top 10 Regencies/Cities with the Highest National Tracing Rates (Saturday, May 21, 2022)

The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) recorded 98 regencies/cities with weekly agglomeration tracing above the national average, currently recorded at 2.69 percent as of Saturday, May 21, 2022.

The top five regencies/cities with tracing rates exceeding 24.17 percent are Cianjur, Sukabumi, Tuban, Medan City, and Demak, with values of 34 percent, 26 percent, 25 percent, 25 percent, and 24.17 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. Daily tracing figures higher than before were recorded in 10 regencies/cities, while eight regencies/cities recorded lower tracing rates.

Areas outside Java with the highest tracing values include Medan City, Dompu, and Karimun, 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.