Sad News From Madiun City, Regional Secretary Rusdiyanto Dies While Undergoing COVID-19 Treatment

Madiun City, East Java Rusdiyanto/ Antara

JAKARTA - Sad news came from Madiun City, East Java. Rusdiyanto as the Regional Secretary of Madiun City died while undergoing treatment due to positive COVID-19.

Rusdiyanto is being treated at the Regional General Hospital (RSUD) dr. Soedono Madiun. Rusdiyanto passed away on Sunday, July 11 at around 22.00 WIB.

The death of the Secretary of the City of Madiun was confirmed in an upload on the official website of the Office of Communication and Information (Diskominfo) of the City of Madiun.

"My deepest condolences for the death of the Secretary of the City of Madiun, Mr. Rusdiyanto. May the late Husnul Khotimah and his deeds of worship be accepted by Allah SWT," the post stated, quoted by Antara, Monday, July 12.

Based on information, Rusdiyanto is being treated at RSUD dr. Soedono Madiun since July 2, 2021 after being confirmed positive for COVID-19. Although it was monitored stable, the condition of the former number three in Madiun City declined until he finally died.

Regional Secretary Rusdiyanto was buried with the COVID-19 health protocol at the Pagu Manisrejo TPU, Taman District, Madiun City on Monday morning.

Before the Madiun City Secretary, the Mayor of Madiun Maidi and his wife, Yuni Setyawati Maidi, also tested positive for COVID-19, but are now recovering and undergoing self-isolation at home.

After that, it was discovered that the Madiun City Police Chief AKBP Dewa Putu Eka Darmawan was also infected with COVID-19. The official is still undergoing isolation at the dr Soedono Madiun Hospital.

Madiun City is included in the list of regencies/cities in East Java that are required to implement an emergency community activity restriction (PPKM) from 3 to 20 July 2021 in order to suppress the spread of COVID-19. Pecel City has a red zone status or is at risk of spreading COVID-19.

The local city government asked residents to be disciplined in implementing health protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by wearing masks, maintaining distance, diligently washing hands, reducing mobility and staying away from crowds.