Top 10 Regencies/Cities with the Highest Average Vaccination Rates in Papua (Wednesday, April 13, 2022)

The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) recorded three districts/cities in Papua with a weekly average vaccination rate above the provincial average, which currently stands at 174.89 doses as of Wednesday, April 13, 2022.

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

Mimika recorded the highest weekly average vaccination rate in Papua with 548 doses. As of yesterday, a total of 203,420 doses have been used. Based on the national dashboard data recapitulation, the complete vaccination rate in this region has reached 64.87 percent.

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

Following Mimika is Merauke with a vaccination rate of 357 doses. Vaccination in this district is reported to be lower. The daily average weekly vaccination statistics remain unchanged compared to the previous day.

Also in the top five, besides the two regions above, is Biak Numfor with an average weekly vaccination rate of 327 doses. The complete vaccination coverage has reached 44.39 percent. Jayapura has a weekly average vaccination rate of 144 doses and a complete vaccination rate of 57.95 percent, while Jayawijaya has a vaccination rate of 76 doses and a complete vaccination rate of 12.49 percent.

Some of the regions 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 has decreased in some areas, 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 spread of the coronavirus.