According to the latest records, the number of new daily Covid-19 cases across the nation reached 46,843 cases on 9 Feb. 2022.

In his announcement of the extension of PPKM on Monday, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo noted that the COVID-19 pandemic was not yet over as several countries were experiencing a third wave of cases.

Testing, tracking and treatment capabilities outside Java-Bali must also be improved to reduce transmission and the risk of death.

At present, one city and 11 regencies in West Papua have been categorized as red zones, or areas with high risk of Covid-19 transmission. Only Arfak Mountains regency has green zone status.