10 Regencies/Cities with the Highest Average Vaccination Rates in Bangka Belitung Islands Province (Tuesday, May 10, 2022)

The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) recorded two districts/cities with an average weekly vaccination rate above the average in Bangka Belitung Islands Province, which currently stands at 913.17 doses as of Tuesday, May 10, 2022.

The average vaccination rate of the top three districts/cities with figures above 1,000 doses are Bangka, Belitung, and Bangka Barat, with values of 2,073 doses, 960 doses, and 825 doses, respectively.

Bangka ranks first with an average weekly vaccination of 2,073 doses. Vaccine usage up to yesterday was recorded at 413,140 doses. In the national dashboard data recapitulation, the achievement of complete vaccination in this region has reached 76.15 percent.

According to the Ministry of Health, the available vaccine stock in this district will run out in the next 12 days. This remaining usage period is calculated based on the available stock of 25,091 doses, and vaccine usage is the highest in Bangka Belitung Islands Province.

Following Bangka is Belitung in second place. The achievement of complete vaccination in this district has reached 89.59 percent. Compared to the previous week, the average weekly vaccination in this district reached 960 doses. The available vaccine stock in this district will run out in the next 15 days. This remaining usage period is calculated based on the available stock of 14,676 doses.

Still in the top five, besides the two regions above, are the average weekly vaccination in Bangka Barat at 825 doses and complete vaccination achievement of 78.65 percent; Belitung Timur with 668 doses and complete vaccination achievement of 91.27 percent; and Bangka Selatan with an average weekly vaccination of 550 doses and complete vaccination achievement of 74.54 percent.

Some of the regions 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.