Top 10 Regencies/Cities with the Highest Average Vaccination Rates in South Sumatra (Friday, June 10, 2022)

The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) recorded three districts/cities in South Sumatra with an average weekly vaccination rate above the provincial average of 2,741.75 doses as of Friday, June 10, 2022.

The three top districts/cities with averages exceeding 3,000 doses are Ogan Komering Ulu Timur, Ogan Komering Ulu Selatan, and Muara Enim, with values of 5,804 doses, 3,175 doses, and 2,784 doses respectively.

Ogan Komering Ulu Timur recorded the highest average weekly vaccination rate in South Sumatra with 5,804 doses. Vaccine usage up to yesterday was recorded at 764,540 doses. In the national dashboard recapitulation, the complete vaccination achievement in this region has reached 75.98 percent.

According to the Ministry of Health, the available vaccine stock in this district will run out in eight days. This remaining usage period is calculated based on the available stock of 51,919 doses, and vaccine usage is the highest in South Sumatra.

Next is Ogan Komering Ulu Selatan, which recorded an average weekly vaccination rate of 3,175 doses, lower than the previous week. Ogan Komering Ulu Selatan is ranked second. With this average vaccine usage, the vaccine stock in this region will be sufficient for the next 18 days. The remaining vaccine stock is currently 59,582 doses.

Next is Muara Enim with an average weekly vaccination rate of 2,784 doses. Complete vaccination coverage has reached 76.01 percent. Ogan Komering Ulu has a vaccination rate of 2,380 doses and a complete vaccination achievement of 77.4%, and Musi Rawas has an average weekly vaccination rate of 2,285 doses and a complete vaccination achievement of 74.44%.

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.