22 Of 34 Provinces Experienced Increase In COVID-19 Cases This Week, Most In Java Region
JAKARTA - Spokesperson for the COVID-19 Task Force, Wiku Adisasmito, said that 22 out of 34 provinces in Indonesia experienced a higher increase in cases this week than the previous week.
Meanwhile, 12 provinces experienced an increase in cases this week which was lower than the previous week.
Wiku said that the six provinces with the highest increase in cases were on the island of Java, namely DKI Jakarta, Central Java, West Java, East Java, Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY), and Banten.
"The increase in cases in the fifth week after the Eid holiday period is clearly seen in areas that are homecoming destinations such as Central Java, East Java, DIY, Banten, and West Java. As well as the area where travelers come from, namely DKI Jakarta", Wiku said on a YouTube broadcast by Presidential Secretariat, Tuesday, June 15.
Wiku said this worrying condition should be a concern for the local government and the community to be more careful. Local governments with a high increase in cases must establish a case-control strategy that is in accordance with their respective conditions and capacities.
"Our current focus is to immediately control the growth of cases in areas that are experiencing a critical condition of the case, by participating in complying with existing policies, both domestic and foreign mobility restrictions and health protocol discipline", he explained.
Meanwhile, for provinces that have experienced a decline in cases, Wiku asks that this condition be maintained. This province can also help neighboring areas that are still experiencing an increase in cases, especially in accommodating COVID-19 patients.
"For example, Gorontalo, South Sulawesi, Southeast Sulawesi, and Central Sulawesi are still experiencing an increase in cases, while North and West Sulawesi have experienced a decline in cases", said Wiku.
"If needed and possible, North and West Sulawesi can help deal with COVID-19 in South, Southeast, and Central Sulawesi. Likewise with the provinces on the islands of Sumatra and Kalimantan", he continued.
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Here are the rise and fall in cases from last week to this week in 34 provinces:
1. DKI Jakarta rises to 7.132 cases
2. Central Java rose by 4.426 cases
3. West Java increased by 2.050 cases
4. DIY rose 973 cases
5. East Java increased by 939 cases
6. Banten increased by 440 cases
7. Jambil increased by 335 cases
8. North Sumatra rises by 152 cases
9. Aceh increased by 147 cases
10. South Sulawesi increased by 146 cases
11. West Kalimantan increased by 140 cases
12. Papua increases by 116 cases
13. Lampung increased by 92 cases
14. Riau Islands increased by 79 cases
15. Central Kalimantan rose by 73 cases
16. Bengkulu increased by 44 cases
17. Maluku increased by 42 cases
18. Southeast Sulawesi increased by 39 cases
19. Central Sulawesi rose by 31 cases
20. North Maluku increased by 29 cases
21. Bali rose by 25 cases
22. Gorontalo increased by 13 cases
23. North Sulawesi decreased by 3 cases
24. South Sumatra decreased by 13 cases
25. East Kalimantan decreased by 17 cases
26. West Papua decreased by 34 cases
27. West Sulawesi decreased by 44 cases
28. North Kalimantan fell by 47 cases
29. South Kalimantan fell by 57 cases
30. West Sumatra decreased by 109 cases
31. NTT decreased by 114 cases
32. NTB decreased by 367 cases
33. Bangka Belitung Islands decreased by 384 cases
34. Riau decreased by 953 cases