Top 10 Regencies/Cities with the Highest Average Vaccination Rates in Jambi (Saturday, May 14, 2022)

The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) recorded four districts/cities in Jambi with a weekly average vaccination rate above the Jambi average, which currently stands at 893.25 doses as of Saturday, May 14, 2022.

The top three districts/cities with averages exceeding 1,000 doses are Tebo, Kerinci, and Tanjung Jabung Barat, with 1,218 doses, 1,096 doses, and 1,074 doses respectively.

Tebo ranks first with a weekly average vaccination rate of 1,218 doses. Vaccine usage up to yesterday was recorded at 382,040 doses. In the national dashboard recapitulation, the complete vaccination achievement in this region has reached 81.66 percent.

According to the Ministry of Health, the available vaccine stock in this district will run out in the next 15 days. This remaining usage period is calculated from the remaining stock of 18,486 doses, and vaccine usage is the highest in Jambi.

Kerinci follows in second place. The complete vaccination achievement in this district has reached 67.24 percent. Compared to the previous week, the weekly average vaccination in this district reached 1,096 doses. Vaccination in this district is reported to be lower. Meanwhile, the daily average weekly vaccination statistics show no change compared to the previous day.

Then, the weekly average vaccination in Tanjung Jabung Barat is 1,074 doses and the complete vaccination achievement is 80.21 percent; the weekly average vaccination in Merangin is 953 doses and the complete vaccination achievement is 62.87%; and Bungo with 806 doses and a complete vaccination achievement of 69.94%.

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 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.