Riau Islands Governor Ansar Ahmad Positive For COVID-19, Task Force: Pray For Mohan, Hopefully Get Well Soon

Spokesman for the Riau Islands COVID-19 Task Force, Tjetjep Yudiana, explained the condition of Riau Islands Governor Ansar Ahmad, Sunday, July 11. (Photo: Naim/Antara)

JAKARTA - Governor of the Riau Islands Ansar Ahmad tested positive for COVID-19, according to the results of the PCR (polymerase chain reaction) swab test on Sunday, July 11. 19 Kepri Tjetjep Yudiana in an online press conference reported by Antara, Sunday, July 11. The governor underwent a PCR swab test at the Raja Ahmad Tabib Hospital at 10.00 WIB, and at 15.00 WIB the results were known. His condition continues to improve. "He conveyed his greetings, asked for prayers, hopefully he will recover quickly and can carry out his activities again," said Tjetjep.

He explained that the Governor had felt unfit on Thursday, July 8 morning. The governor feels a fever, thankfully the temperature is still below 38 degrees Celsius. The governor just finished his working visit in Natuna Regency on Sunday, July 4. And according to Cecep, since then the Governor has continued to carry out various activities. On Thursday morning, the Governor was still chairing an emergency PPKM meeting at his residence via online. "Thursday night he felt, but according to him it was because of the rain in Natuna," he said. On Friday, the team checked the conditions. The governor used a rapid antigen test, and the results were negative. On that occasion, he conveyed that the Governor's wife and family are in good health. The team has taken a swab test sample and it is estimated that the results will only be known on Sunday night. known to have had close contact with the Governor in recent times.