The regent of Bangka Tengah Ibn Saleh died due to Covid-19

PANGKALPINANG, KOMPAS.com – Bangka Tengah Regent Ibnu Saleh died at the age of 58 at Bakti Timah Hospital (RSBT), Bangka Belitung Islands, on Sunday (10/4/2020), around 03.17 WIB.

The deceased, who was also a candidate for titular regent in Central Bangka’s Pilkada, was previously confirmed positive for Covid-19.

Ibnu was treated intensively in the ICU.

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“That’s right. Innalillahi wainnailaihi rojiun, Ibnu Saleh died at 03.17 in RSBT Pangkalpinang. Hopefully the late Husnul Khotimah, his sins have been forgiven, the families left have patience,” said the Bangka Belitung Covid team of doctors. -19 Task Force Armayani Rusli in a written message. Sunday.

Ibn has been treated in RSBT since September 27, 2020.

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At the initial exam, the test results swab declared negative.

Then the test is performed again swab with a positive result for Covid-19.

At that time, Ibn Saleh felt fever and shortness of breath.

In addition to Ibnu Saleh, other family members, namely his wife and a son, as well as a housekeeper, also tested positive for corona.

In Pilkada, Ibnu Saleh partnered with Herry Elfian, who is currently receiving treatment at the hospital.

The couple was led by a coalition made up of the Nasdem Party, Golkar, the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS), the United Development Party (PPP), the National Mandate Party (PAN), Gerindra and the National Awakening Party. (PKB).

Then there are the non-parliamentary parties, namely Hanura, Perindo, PKPI and Berkarya.