A Week, 2 Bogor Regency Government Officials Died Of Exposure To COVID-19

BOGOR - The Regency Government (Pemkab) of Bogor, West Java, noted that in a week two officials died after entering the intensive care room or ICU due to exposure to COVID-19.

"Once again, I have lost a hard-working figure who is humorous and loyal to his duties, Mr. Sony Abdussukur, Secretary of the Bogor Regency DPRD," said Bogor Regent Ade Yasin in Cibinong, Bogor, quoted by Antara, Thursday, July 22.

The deceased died on Thursday, July 22, early in the morning at around 01.45 WIB after more than a week receiving treatment at the Cibinong Regional General Hospital (RSUD). The death of the deceased a week after the death of the Secretary of the Bogor Regency Health Office (Dinkes) Dr. Dedi Syarif on Friday, July 16.

Before being rushed to the Cibinong Hospital, Sony Abdussukur fell unconscious at his residence due to a stomach problem.

Sonny's body was offered a prayer in the Cibinong Hospital's Funeral Room at around 07.10 WIB, then buried in the Sukamakmur District Public Cemetery (TPU) with the COVID-19 health protocol procedure.

The chairman of the Bogor Regency DPRD, Rudy Susmanto, said that the extended family of the DPRD and the Secretariat of the Bogor Regency DPRD felt deep sorrow over the passing of the deceased. He views Sony as a figure who helps a lot in carrying out activities in the DPRD building.

"He is a good worker, warm and easy to get along with members of the council and staff in the Bogor Regency DPRD," said Rudy, after praying and releasing the body from the Cibinong Hospital as a form of final respect.

Previously, the Secretary of the Bogor Regency Office, Dr. Dedi Syarif, also passed away after being exposed to COVID-19. Dr Dedi died at around 08.50 WIB on Friday, July 16, 2021, in the ICU of Sentra Medika Cibinong Hospital after being exposed to COVID-19 for more than 10 days.

The deceased was buried at the TPU in Cileungsi District, Bogor, Friday, July 16 with the standard funeral procedures for the COVID-19 health protocol.

The death of Dr. Dedi also added to the list of health workers (nakes) who died due to exposure to COVID-19 in Bogor Regency, which was to 12 people.