Today's COVID-19 Provincial Data Update: West Java Reports the Highest Increase (Sunday, March 13, 2022)

Indonesia today recorded 11,585 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases since the start of the pandemic to 5.89 million as of Sunday, March 13, 2022. The five provinces with the highest number of new cases today are West Java, Jakarta, Central Java, Yogyakarta, and Banten.

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

1. West Java recorded 2,382 new cases

West Java ranks first, with 2,382 new cases, a 0.22% increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 1.07 million. With this addition, the total number of cases in West Java is now 1.07 million.

Unfortunately, in addition to recording a high number of new cases, West Java also recorded 16 deaths. Thus, the total number of deaths in West Java during the COVID-19 pandemic has reached 15,393.

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.

Conversely, the positive rate in this region has increased 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 29%.

2. Jakarta recorded 1,874 new cases

Jakarta ranks second, with 1,874 new COVID-19 cases. The seven-day positive rate in this region is recorded at 11.57%. In an effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of people tested for COVID-19 in this province is recorded at 174.67 per week.
3. Central Java recorded 1,114 new cases

Central Java ranks third, with 1,114 new cases today, a 0.18% increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 608,950.

In addition to the high number of new cases, Central Java also recorded 40 deaths. Thus, the total number of deaths in Central Java during the COVID-19 pandemic has reached 32,032.

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 27%.

4. Yogyakarta recorded 781 new cases

Next is Yogyakarta, with 781 new COVID-19 cases. The seven-day positive rate in this region is recorded at 29.25%. In an effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of people tested for COVID-19 in this province is recorded at 36.88 per week.
5. Banten recorded 751 new cases

Next is Banten, with 751 new cases, a 0.27% increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 280,570. With this addition, the total number of cases in this province is now 281,320.

Banten also reported three deaths today. Thus, the total number of deaths in Banten during the COVID-19 pandemic has reached 2,896.

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.

Conversely, the positive rate in this region has increased 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 18%.

6. East Java recorded 596 new cases

East Java ranks sixth, with 596 new cases today, a 0.11% increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 564,090.

Today, 22 deaths were also reported in East Java. Thus, the total number of deaths in East Java during the COVID-19 pandemic has reached 30,963.

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 20%.

7. East Nusa Tenggara recorded 593 new cases

Next is East Nusa Tenggara, with 593 new COVID-19 cases. The seven-day positive rate in this region is recorded at 27.97%. In an effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of people tested for COVID-19 in this province is recorded at 23,041 per week.
8. North Sumatra recorded 356 new cases

North Sumatra ranks eighth, with 356 new cases today, a 0.23% increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 151,780.

North Sumatra also recorded 12 deaths today. Thus, the total number of deaths in North Sumatra during the COVID-19 pandemic has reached 3,111. The seven-day positive rate in North Sumatra is 10.69%, while the BOR for COVID-19 hospitals is reported at 20%.

9. East Kalimantan recorded 354 new cases

East Kalimantan ranks ninth, with 354 new cases today, a 0.18% increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 201,950.

Meanwhile, the number of deaths in East Kalimantan today is recorded at four. Thus, the total number of deaths in East Kalimantan during the COVID-19 pandemic has reached 5,622. The seven-day positive rate is 15.4%, and the BOR for COVID-19 hospitals is reported at 28%.

10. West Kalimantan recorded 320 new cases

West Kalimantan ranks tenth, with 320 new cases, a 0.53% increase compared to the previous day's cumulative total of 59,965. With this addition, the total number of cases in this province is now 60,285.

Unfortunately, West Kalimantan also recorded three deaths today. Thus, the total number of deaths in West Kalimantan during the COVID-19 pandemic has reached 1,114. The seven-day positive rate in West Kalimantan is 20.95%, while the BOR for COVID-19 hospitals is reported at 24%.

COVID-19 Development Data in Indonesia by Province (Sunday, March 13, 2022)