Top 10 Regencies/Cities with the Highest Average Vaccination Rates in North Kalimantan (Friday, June 17, 2022)

The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) recorded three districts/cities in North Kalimantan with weekly average vaccinations above the average of 539.4 doses as of Friday, June 17, 2022.

The three top districts/cities with average vaccination figures above 700 doses are Tarakan City, Nunukan Regency, and Bulungan Regency, with values of 966 doses, 840 doses, and 673 doses respectively.

Tarakan City ranks first with a weekly average vaccination of 966 doses. Vaccine usage up to yesterday was recorded at 363,740 doses. In the national dashboard recapitulation data, the achievement of complete vaccination in this region has reached 84.43 percent.

According to the Ministry of Health, the available vaccine stock in this city will run out within the next 30 days. This remaining usage period is calculated based on the available stock of 29,412 doses, and vaccine usage is the highest in North Kalimantan.

Next is Nunukan Regency in second place. The achievement of complete vaccination in this regency has reached 75.23 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. This stock is estimated to run out in the next 33 days.

Following is Bulungan Regency with a weekly average vaccination of 673 doses. The complete vaccination coverage has reached 82.3 percent. The weekly average vaccination in Malinau Regency is 137 doses and the complete vaccination achievement is 77.74%, and Tana Tidung Regency with 81 doses and a complete vaccination achievement of 83.38%.

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