Situbondo Regent Died Of COVID-19, East Java Governor Khofifah Grieves
East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa (DOK. VOI)

SURABAYA - Governor of East Java Khofifah Indar Parawansa expressed his deep sorrow for the death of the Regent of Situbondo, Dadang Wigiarto. Dadang died after testing positive for COVID-19.

"Innalillahi Wainnailaihi Raji'uun, on behalf of personally, the Government and the people of East Java, we would like to express our deep sorrow for the passing of the Regent of Situbondo, Mr. Dadang Wigiarto," said Khofifah, in Surabaya, Thursday, November 26.

Khofifah prayed that the deceased would be given a clear path and get the best place in the sight of Allah SWT. Khofifah also prayed that the family who was left behind would be given courage, patience and sincerity.

"Hopefully Husnul khatimah and him will have the best place by his side. And the families left behind will be given courage and patience," said Khofifah.

Khofifah again reminded everyone to always maintain health and be disciplined in implementing health protocols (Prokes).

"To the whole community, ask that the health protocol be carried out with discipline, wash hands with soap and running water, wear masks and maintain a safe distance," he ordered.

Khofifah also emphasized that until now the COVID-19 medicine and vaccine are not yet available. Therefore, he asked all to remind and take care of each other by disciplining to implement health protocols.

"Prokes discipline is the key, all guard each other and remind each other," he said.


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