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Jakarta, CNN Indonesia –
The head of the Secretariat of the Presidency, Heru Budi Hartono, admitted that he did not know that the Coordinating Minister of Economy Airlangga Hartarto Always positive COVID-19.
Airlangga’s health history became a public debate after he became a convalescent plasma donor. Previously, Airlangga had never announced that it was exposed to Covid-19.
“Nor do we know if it is positive. If I and the ranks of the Secretariat do not know, there is no official notification,” Heru told reporters via text message on Tuesday (1/19).
Heru said that should be a matter for the ministry. He considered that the ministry spokesman should be the party announcing Airlangga’s health.
He also explained that the Palace cannot unilaterally announce the health status of the minister. The Presidential Secretariat must receive official confirmation from the minister prior to the announcement.
“The person concerned must transmit it himself than someone who is exposed to Covid,” he said.
CNNIndonesia.com contacted the Minister of State, Secretary of State Pratikno and the presidential chief of staff, Moeldoko, to clarify the status of Airlangga, but none of them responded.
Previously, Airlangga was a convalescent plasma donor, on Monday (1/18).
Convalescent plasma donation is known to only be done by someone who has been infected with Covid-19.
Meanwhile, Airlangga has never tested positive for Covid-19. The subject of Airlangga’s exposure to Covid-19 was circulating in the public for several months. However, there was no confirmation from the government in this regard.
Airlangga, who also serves as chair of the Covid-19 Management Committee, has been at the forefront of the government in conveying covid-19 management.
He also frequently highlights the importance of adhering to the 3Ms, which include wearing masks, keeping your distance, and washing your hands.
(dhf / psp)
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