10 Regencies/Cities with the Highest Average Vaccination Rates in Maluku (Tuesday, May 17, 2022)

The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) recorded four districts/cities in Maluku with a weekly average vaccination rate above the provincial average, which currently stands at 216.62 doses as of Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

The average vaccination rate for the top three districts/cities, all exceeding 200 doses, are Central Maluku (538 doses), Southeast Maluku (247 doses), and Southwest Maluku (239 doses).

Central Maluku recorded the highest weekly average vaccination rate in Maluku with 538 doses. As of yesterday, a total of 242,830 doses have been used. Based on the national dashboard data recapitulation, the complete vaccination rate in this region has reached 34.81 percent.

According to the Ministry of Health, the available vaccine stock in this district will run out in 144 days. This remaining usage time is calculated based on the remaining stock of 78,006 doses and the highest weekly vaccine usage in Maluku.

Next is Southeast Maluku, which recorded a weekly average vaccination rate of 247 doses, lower than the previous week. Southeast Maluku is ranked second. With this average vaccine usage, the vaccine stock in this region will last for 26 days. The remaining vaccine stock is currently 6,450 doses.

Also in the top five, besides the two regions above, are Southwest Maluku with a weekly average vaccination rate of 239 doses and a complete vaccination rate of 52.67 percent; West Seram with a weekly average vaccination rate of 220 doses and a complete vaccination rate of 24.07 percent; and Aru Islands with a weekly average vaccination rate of 195 doses and a complete vaccination rate of 50.87 percent.

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