South Tangerang KPU President Passed Away After Testing Positive for Covid-19

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – South Tangerang General Election Commission (KPU) Chairman Bambang Dwitoro died on Saturday (12/12/2020) after testing positive for Covid-19.

“I also mourn the death of Bambang Dwitoro, the head of the South Tangerang City KPU,” South Tangerang KPU Commissioner Ade Wahyu Hidayat said when confirmed. Kompas.com, Saturday (12/12/2020).

As previously reported, Bambang Dwitoro tested positive for Covid-19 and underwent treatment at the hospital.

“Yes, we openly convey that South Tangerang KPU President Bambang Dwitoro is Covid-19 positive,” South Tangerang KPU Acting President M Taufik said when confirmed, on Friday (11/12/2020) evening. .

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Taufik said, Bambang tested positive for Covid-19 after test results swab which took place last Saturday (05/12/2020).

Since testing positive, Bambang has been isolated in a hospital in the South Tangerang area.

“We found out on Saturday night, the results swab latest. Then after that until today, the president has carried out independent isolation and treatment at Sari Hospital, “he said.

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However, since learning of Bambang’s Covid-19 test results to date, the South Tangerang KPU has not directly followed up on cases.

According to Taufik, the South Tangerang KPU will conduct a test swab to all commissioners to officers on Tuesday (12/15/2020).