Top 10 Regencies/Cities with the Highest Average Vaccination Rates in West Sulawesi (Wednesday, June 22, 2022)

The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) recorded two districts/cities with an average weekly vaccination rate above the average in West Sulawesi, which is currently recorded at 547.33 doses of data as of Wednesday, June 22, 2022.

The average vaccination of the top three districts/cities with figures above 500 doses are Polewali Mandar, Mamasa, and Mamuju with values of 1,300 doses, 817 doses, and 463 doses respectively.

Polewali Mandar is ranked first with an average weekly vaccination of 1,300 doses. Vaccine usage up to yesterday was recorded at 348,240 doses. In the national dashboard data recapitulation, the achievement of complete vaccination in this region has reached 50.56 percent.

According to the Ministry of Health, the available vaccine stock in this district will soon run out in the next 60 days. This remaining usage period is calculated based on the available stock of 78,471 doses and the highest vaccine usage in the last week in West Sulawesi.

Next is Mamasa, which recorded an average weekly vaccination of 817 doses, lower than the previous week. Mamasa is ranked second. With the average vaccine usage, the vaccine stock in this region will be sufficient for the next 23 days. The remaining vaccine stock is currently 19,376 doses.

Next is Mamuju with an average weekly vaccination of 463 doses; complete vaccination coverage has reached 56.86 percent. Mamuju Tengah has a vaccination rate of 257 doses and a complete vaccination achievement of 50.29%, and Pasangkayu has a vaccination rate of 242 doses and a complete vaccination achievement of 54.95%.

Areas outside Java with the highest average vaccination rates include Simalungun, Rokan Hulu, and Central Lampung with average vaccinations of 7,506 doses, 6,305 doses, and 6,083 doses respectively.

Although COVID-19 transmission in some areas has decreased, 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.