The Regent Of Sleman Is Positive For COVID-19, Dr. Joko: It Has Nothing To Do With Vaccines

Sleman Regent Sri Purnomo while undergoing a COVID-19 vaccination at Ngemplak II Public Health Center (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Head of Sleman Service, dr. Joko Hastaryo said that the Regent of Sleman Sri Purnomo who was exposed to COVID-19 had nothing to do with vaccines. This is because the body's immunity will increase if it has undergone two vaccinations.

"The Regent's positive condition has nothing to do with the administration of vaccines on January 14," Joko said in his statement, Friday, January 22.

The vaccines given, said Joko, will work to increase immunity after being injected twice. Thus, Sri Purnomo has been rescheduled for the second phase of vaccination process.

The plan is that the vaccination process for Sri Purnomo will take place on January 28. But in the future it will still be waiting for his condition to improve.

"So that if the vaccine is given just once, it does not have an immune effect or the formation of antibodies is not sufficient," he said.

"So, it must be given a booster or a second injection which will form optimal immunity," he continued.

In addition, Sri Purnomo's exposure is also likely due to his activities which often meet large crowds. If Sri Purnomo was exposed to COVID-19 due to the vaccine, his condition shouldn't have been too severe.

"If you have been vaccinated, the symptoms of COVID-19 will be less severe than if you have not been vaccinated," he said.

Meanwhile, Sleman Regional Secretary Harda Kriswaya added that currently Sri Purnomo is undergoing independent isolation at the official residence. Isolation was carried out based on the results of the swab test on January 20.

However, to ensure his health, on January 21st a thorax test and CT scan were performed. The result is that his health is quite good and his lungs are healthy.

"For the next 14 days, the Regent will undergo independent isolation and will continue to carry out governmental duties and provide services to the community online," he said.