Top 10 Regencies/Cities with the Highest Seven-Day Positivity Rate Nationwide (Tuesday, September 27, 2022)

The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) recorded 189 districts/cities with a seven-day aglomeration positivity rate above the national average, currently recorded at 4.3 percent (data as of Tuesday, September 27, 2022).

The top five districts/cities with a seven-day positivity rate exceeding 26.67 percent are Toli Toli, Mentawai Islands, Sitaro, Simeulue, and Banggai Laut, with values of 41.67 percent, 33.33 percent, 30 percent, 28.57 percent, and 26.67 percent respectively.

A recapitulation of national Covid-19 data from the Ministry of Health shows that the seven-day positivity rate in most districts/cities outside Java has decreased. A daily seven-day positivity rate higher than the previous day was recorded in 115 districts/cities, while 155 districts/cities recorded a lower seven-day positivity rate.

Some of the areas outside Java with the highest seven-day positivity rates include Toli Toli, Mentawai Islands, and Sitaro, with seven-day positivity rates of 41.67 percent, 33.33 percent, and 30 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.