Top 10 Regencies/Cities with the Highest Average Vaccination Rates in Papua (Saturday, April 23, 2022)

The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) recorded three districts/cities in Papua with weekly average vaccinations above the provincial average of 174.89 doses as of Saturday, April 23, 2022.

The three top districts/cities with average weekly vaccination figures above 0 doses are Mimika, Merauke, and Biak Numfor, with 548 doses, 357 doses, and 327 doses respectively.

Mimika recorded the highest average weekly vaccination in Papua with 548 doses. Vaccine usage up to yesterday was recorded at 203,420 doses. In the national dashboard recapitulation, the achievement of complete vaccination in this region has reached 65.53 percent.

According to the Ministry of Health, the available vaccine stock in this district will run out in 110 days. This remaining usage period is calculated based on the available stock of 60,284 doses and the highest weekly vaccine usage in Papua.

Following Mimika is Merauke with 357 doses. Vaccination in this district is reported to be lower. The daily average weekly vaccination statistics show no change compared to the previous day.

Next is Biak Numfor with an average weekly vaccination of 327 doses. The complete vaccination coverage has reached 45.01 percent. Jayapura has an average weekly vaccination of 144 doses and a complete vaccination achievement of 58.34%, while Jayawijaya has an average weekly vaccination of 76 doses and a complete vaccination achievement of 12.73%.

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

Although COVID-19 transmission has decreased in some areas, the government urges everyone to participate in reducing 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 spread of the coronavirus.