10 Regencies/Cities with the Highest Average Vaccination Rates in South Sulawesi (Sunday, May 15, 2022)

The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) recorded three districts/cities in South Sulawesi with weekly average vaccinations above the provincial average of 1,222.33 doses as of Sunday, May 15, 2022.

The three top districts/cities with average vaccination figures above 2,000 doses are Gowa, Bone, and Jeneponto, with 2,489 doses, 2,471 doses, and 2,181 doses respectively.

Gowa recorded the highest weekly average vaccination rate in South Sulawesi with 2,489 doses. As of yesterday, a total of 758,240 doses have been used. Based on the national dashboard recapitulation, the complete vaccination rate in this region has reached 57.06 percent.

According to the Ministry of Health, the available vaccine stock in this district will run out in 27 days. This remaining usage period is calculated based on the remaining stock of 69,158 doses and the highest weekly vaccine usage in South Sulawesi.

Following Gowa is Bone, with 2,471 doses. Vaccination in this district is reported to be lower. The daily average weekly vaccination statistics show no change compared to the previous day.

Then Jeneponto, with a weekly average vaccination of 2,181 doses, has now achieved a 47.76 percent complete vaccination coverage. The weekly average vaccination in Bulukumba is 1,082 doses and the complete vaccination coverage is 54.52%, while the weekly average vaccination in Maros is 1,076 doses and the complete vaccination coverage is 52.97%.

Some of the 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.