Top 10 Regencies/Cities with the Highest Average Vaccination Rates in North Kalimantan (Tuesday, April 26, 2022)

The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) recorded three districts/cities in North Kalimantan with weekly average vaccinations above the provincial average, which currently stands at 539.4 doses as of Tuesday, April 26, 2022.

The three top districts/cities with average vaccination figures above 1,000 doses are Tarakan City, Nunukan Regency, and Bulungan Regency, with values of 966 doses, 840 doses, and 673 doses respectively.

Tarakan City recorded the highest weekly average vaccination rate in North Kalimantan with 966 doses. As of yesterday, a total of 363,740 doses have been used. Based on the national dashboard recapitulation, the complete vaccination rate in this region has reached 83.25 percent.

According to the Ministry of Health, the remaining vaccine stock in the city is 29,412 doses, representing the highest weekly vaccine usage in North Kalimantan.

Nunukan Regency follows in second place. The complete vaccination rate in this regency has reached 73.43 percent. Compared to the previous week, the weekly average vaccination in this regency reached 840 doses. The currently available vaccine stock is 28,206 doses, estimated to last for 33 days.

Next is Bulungan Regency with a weekly average vaccination of 673 doses. The complete vaccination coverage has reached 80.25 percent. Malinau Regency recorded 137 doses with a complete vaccination rate of 75.79%, and Tana Tidung Regency recorded 81 doses with a complete vaccination rate of 81.17%.

Some of the regions outside Java with the highest average vaccination rates include Simalungun Regency, Rokan Hulu Regency, and Lampung Tengah Regency, 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 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.