10 Regencies/Cities with the Highest Average Vaccination Rates in Riau Islands Province (Sunday, April 3, 2022)

The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) recorded one district/city in Riau Islands with a weekly average vaccination rate above the average, currently recorded at 1,179.43 doses of data as of Sunday, April 3, 2022.

The average vaccination rate for the top three districts/cities with figures above 1,000 doses are Batam City, Karimun, and Tanjung Pinang City, with values of 5,369 doses, 960 doses, and 836 doses, respectively.

Batam City is ranked first with a weekly average vaccination rate of 5,369 doses. Vaccine usage up to yesterday was recorded at 1.88 million doses. In the national dashboard data recapitulation, the achievement of complete vaccination in this region has reached 100.71 percent.

According to the Ministry of Health, the available vaccine stock in this city will run out in the next 12 days. This remaining usage period is calculated from the remaining stock recorded at 65,920 doses, and vaccine usage is the highest in the Riau Islands.

Following Karimun with a vaccination record of 960 doses. Vaccination in this district is reported to be lower. Meanwhile, for the daily statistics of the weekly average vaccination, there are no changes compared to the previous day.

Still in the top five, besides the two regions above, is Tanjung Pinang City with an average weekly vaccination of 836 doses; its complete vaccination coverage has reached 92.08 percent. Bintan has a vaccination rate of 479 doses and a complete vaccination achievement of 91.38 percent, and Natuna has a vaccination rate of 283 doses and a complete vaccination achievement of 87.25 percent.

Areas outside Java with the highest average vaccination rates include Simalungun, Rokan Hulu, and Lampung Tengah, with average vaccination rates of 7,506 doses, 6,305 doses, and 6,083 doses, respectively.

Although COVID-19 transmission in some areas has decreased, the government urges everyone to help reduce COVID-19 transmission by always wearing masks, maintaining distance, and frequently washing hands with soap and running water. Avoiding crowds and reducing mobility also contribute to suppressing the rate of coronavirus transmission.