East Java Governor Khofifah Is Tested Positive For COVID-19 Again
SURABAYA - East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa was confirmed positive for COVID-19. This condition is known from the results of the PCR swab test this morning.
"Today she should have attended the handover procession for the positions of the Regent and Deputy Regent of Tuban in Tuban, but because the swab test result was positive, the Governor was virtual", said Aries Agung Paewai, Coordinator for the Inauguration and Certification Implementation, quoted by Antara, Friday, June 25.
According to the certification agenda, Governor Khofifah continued to deliver her directives virtually after the remarks by the Regent of Tuban, Aditya Halindra Faridzki.
According to Aries, the Governor conducted a swab test on Thursday (24/6) night because she was going to attend the certificate, including a number of other agendas.
"The Governor routinely conducts swab tests and always applies strict health protocols", said the Head of the East Java Human Resources Development Agency (BPSDM).
Meanwhile, the Governor of East Java in one of the WhatsApp groups "Rek Ayo Rek" admitted that the swab test result was positive, but she was still able to carry out activities.
"I did a swab test last night, this morning the result was positive. But my antibodies are very high at 275. Ler's pray for good health to all", she said.
Khofifah asked all to always maintain health protocols when carrying out all activities.
"Everyone please keep the health protocols. Thank you for all the enthusiasm and support", said the number one person in the East Java Provincial Government.
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The positive swab test result means the second time for Governor Khofifah after the first in early January 2021.
On the other hand, the certification process continues according to procedure and is led by the Chairman of Tuban Regional Representative Council (DPRD) Miyadi and is attended by representatives of the people and a number of local Regional Leadership Coordination Forum (Forpimda) officials.