Regent Ogan Ilir Positive For COVID-19

JAKARTA - Regent of Ogan Ilir, South Sumatra (Sumsel), Ilyas Panji Alam was confirmed positive for COVID-19. Regent Ilyas now has to undergo isolation for 14 days.

"I received the results of the 'swab' (swab) this morning but thank God I am still healthy, therefore starting today I have to isolate at home," said Ilyas Panji Alam quoted by Antara, Monday, July 27.

Ilyas Panji Alam ensured that he would continue to carry out his duties as regional head even though he had to undergo isolation at the official residence of the Ogan Ilir Regency Integrated Office Complex in Tanjung Senai, Indralaya District.

He admitted that he did not know the source of the COVID-19 transmission. He admitted that he had experienced symptoms of high fever and was declared typhus. Until finally Regent Ilyas decided to do a swab test until he finally tested positive.

"I ask for her prayers so that I can recover and do my normal activities again," said Ilyas.

In addition, Ilyas also asked the public to continue implementing health protocols to avoid transmission of the virus.

According to him, currently people are becoming estranged and indifferent to the prevention of COVID-19.