Update On COVID-19 Per October 17: The Positivity Rate In Indonesia Is Still 14.3 Percent

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JAKARTA - The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) released data on additional COVID-19 cases in Indonesia as of Saturday, October 17. Of the 43,305 specimens examined, there were 4,031 positive cases of COVID-19.

"There were additional cases of 4,031 COVID-19, so that the total accumulative cases reached 357,762," the Ministry of Health was quoted as saying, Saturday, October 17.

Meanwhile, cases of COVID-19 that were declared cured currently reached 4,048 people with a total accumulation of 281,592 people.

Meanwhile, the number of additional COVID-19 cases that led to death totaled 84 people and the total accumulation was 12,431 people.

"The positivity rate is currently in the range of 14.3 percent," they wrote.

This positivity rate is still quite high compared to the World Health Organization (WHO) standard of five percent.

In addition to mentioning the number of additional national cases, the Ministry of Health also explained the five provinces that experienced the largest increase in cases. First is DKI Jakarta, which experienced an increase of 974 cases.

Next are West Java with 500 cases, West Sumatra with 450 cases, Central Java with 416 cases, and Riau with 256 cases.

Meanwhile, the number of provinces that reported the most recovery rates was DKI Jakarta with 1,106 cases.

Furthermore, West Java with 440 cases, East Java with 323 cases, Central Java with 320 cases, and East Kalimantan with 272 cases.

Regarding the number of suspects, currently the number has reached 158,700. Currently there are 500 districts / cities affected by COVID-19 in 34 provinces.