Regent Of Padang Pariaman Ali Mukhni Positive For COVID-19, Suspected Of Having Contagious From Outside West Sumatra

JAKARTA - The Regent of Padang Pariaman, West Sumatra (West Sumatra) Ali Mukhni tested positive for COVID-19 based on the results of the swab he took on Friday, August 21 and the results came out on Sunday, August 23 in the morning. "Based on the results of the swab tests submitted by the West Sumatra COVID-19 Task Force "I tested positive for COVID-19," said Ali Mukhni through his video in Parit Malintang, reported by Antara, Sunday, August 23. He admitted that he was in a condition without symptoms and was undergoing independent isolation at his home since Friday until now. He invited the public to apply the protocol. health for COVID-19, namely wearing a mask, keeping your distance, washing your hands diligently, and other protocols recommended by the government.

"COVID-19 is not a disgrace but a disease that we need to watch out for together," he said. He is thought to have been exposed to COVID-19 from outside West Sumatra. He also invited people to always pray to Allah SWT so that the COVID-19 pandemic will soon pass. "To Allah, we ask, may our prayers be granted by Allah SWT," he said. Head of the Padang Pariaman District Health Office Yutiardi Rivai said the Regent of Padang Pariaman is in good health and today will carry out screening at the Semen Padang Hospital. "Today we are conducting a screening at the hospital. Semen Padang for check-ups and others, "he said. Meanwhile, based on the report on the results of the examination of the COVID-19 specimen samples on Sunday (23/8), 74 samples were confirmed positive in West Sumatra. Spokesperson for the COVID-19 Handling Task Force, West Sumatra Province, Jasman Rizal detailed the 74 positive cases, scattered in Padang City 25 people, Solok Regency 1 person, Solok City 2 people, Padang Pariaman Regency 11 people, Tanah Datar Regency 13 people, Limapuluh Kota Regency 2 people, Sawahlunto City 8 people, Padang Panjang City 3 people, 9 people in Payakumbuh City, and 37 people recovered. According to him, based on tracing and tracking data, almost all who are confirmed positive have a history of coming from you. ar West Sumatra. "Therefore, it is hoped that public awareness will comply with all established health protocols," he said.