Positive COVID-19, Anies: To All Citizens Please Pray

DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan (Photo: Diah Ayu Wardani / VOI)

JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan declared himself positive for COVID-19 since Monday, November 30. Anies asked residents for prayers for his recovery.

"To all residents, please pray, pray for us to recover quickly, return to full work at City Hall," Anies said in an official statement, Jakarta, Tuesday, December 1.

Not to forget, Anies reminded residents to stick to strict health protocols. Because, then the risk of contracting COVID-19 is small.

"Let's be more disciplined in using masks, washing hands, keeping your distance. Efforts must be made in order to both protect against the risk of transmission," he said.

Once again, Anies reminded residents not to underestimate this virus. "And remember once again that COVID-19 is still there and can reach anyone," he said.

Previously, Anies said that after testing positive for COVID-19, he would carry out self-isolation for 14 days.

"As directed, I will undergo independent isolation and follow the treatment procedures set by the medical team," said Anies.

Anies said he would carry out independent isolation at the official residence of the Governor of DKI Jakarta. In this official residence, Anies admitted that he would stay alone for 14 days.

"I will live alone, while my family will continue to live in the private house we live in," said Anies.

Anies also asked everyone who has interacted in the past few days to have a PCR swab done.

"Anyone who has met me in the last few days can contact the nearest puskesmas to undergo a swab test," said Anies.

In addition, Anies has ordered the DKI Health Office to contact anyone who previously had close contact with him.

"Of course the tracing team from the Health Office will also record and contact my close contacts. All related procedures will be carried out," he said.