The confirmation came from the Spokesperson of the Riau Covid-19 Response Acceleration Taskforce, Indra Yovi.
As new Covid-19 cases in Indonesia, Syamsuar and his wife, Misnarni Syamsuar have been receiving hospital treatment in Pekanbaru where they share the same room.
To calm concerns about their health as both have pre-existing conditions, Yovi shared that both parties have mild symptoms and are in stable condition.
Syamsuar and Misnarni are in the care of competent doctors including heart and lung specialists.
4. Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan
Similar to other governors of Indonesian provinces, Anies was infected by a colleague, Riza Patria, though he has since clarified that he is in good condition and is asymptomatic.
He added that his family members and office staff have undergone swab tests to ensure that they have not contracted the lethal virus.
When it comes to his work in running the Indonesian capital city, Anies explained that scheduled meetings will continue, but done virtually.
“We have been used to working long distance since March, so the decision-making process should continue without any hindrances.”
Anies called on those he came into contact with him to take a swab test.
(Writer: Rakhmat Nur Hakim | Editor: Bayu Galih)
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