Jakarta. Religious Affairs Minister Fachrul Razi has tested favorable for the novel coronavirus last Thursday, ending up being the current member of Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s cabinet who fall ill to the Covid-19
” To date, the minister remains in good physical condition. There isn’t any worrying symptom,” the minister’s expert staff Kevin Haikal stated in a declaration on Monday.
The ministry’s spokesperson, Oman Fathurahman, confirmed Fachrul is currently isolating and resting at an undisclosed hospital.
Fachrul has delegated his responsibilities to Religious Affairs Deputy Minister Zainut Tauhid Sa’adi.
The minister likewise charged numerous other authorities to continue with the ministry’s programs, especially concerning Covid-19 avoidance in spiritual education organizations and spiritual organizations, in addition to ensuring the support funds goes to the rightful people.
For the previous couple of weeks, the Religious Affairs Ministry has taken a number of precaution, such as designating most staff members to work from house, Oman added.
From Sep. 16 to Sep. 17, Fachrul went on an organization trip to Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, where he connected with numerous state officials, consisting of West Nusa Tenggara Guv Zulkieflimansyah. During his visit, the minister also handed over operational assistance to numerous Islamic boarding schools in Lombok, according to online media Kompas.
State Palace Fulfilling
Presidential Secretariat Head Heru Budi Hartono said President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo had not met Fachrul face to face for a month or 2. A few moments later on, Heru retracted this statement as it turned out the minister had actually participated in a plenary conference at the State Palace in Jakarta on Sep. 7.
” At the time, his swab test result was negative,” Heru said.
The State Palace currently runs under stringent health procedures. Just those with negative swab test results are allowed to fulfill the head of state. Jokowi likewise takes regular swab tests.
All rooms at the State Palace have their doors opened, and a/c switched off, Heru added.
Not The First
Fachrul is not the very first minister in Jokowi’s present cabinet to contract the illness.
The very first was Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi back in March. Budy effectively recovered after being hospitalized at Gatot Subroto Army Medical Facility (RSPAD) in Jakarta for 17 days.
Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Edhy Prabowo fell ill to Covid-19 earlier this month. The Great Indonesian Motion Party (Gerindra), in which Edhy was a member, stated the minister had to be treated in the extensive care unit (ICU).
” It is true that Edhy Prabowo had Covid-19
The virus outbreak is also beginning to impact high-ranking authorities in government bodies.
General Election Commission (KPU) chairman Arief Budiman recently evaluated favorable for Covid-19 Also, KPU commissioners Pramono Ubaid Tanthowi and Evi Novida Ginting have actually captured the virus.
Last week, Jakarta lost its Regional Secretary Saefullah, South Meruya Subdistrict Head Ubay Hasan, Kelapa Gading District Head M Hermawan to Covid-19
