Before being tested positive by Corona, Singkawang’s mayor felt nauseous and had a stomach ache.

PONTIANAK, KOMPAS.com – The Mayor of Singkawang, West Kalimantan, Tjhai Chui Mie, declared himself positive for corona or Covid-19.

Meanwhile, West Kalimantan Health Bureau chief Harisson said the Covid-19 positive confirmation case against the Singkawang mayor’s family was based on the test results. swab with Rapid Molecular Test Method (TCM) at Abdul Aziz Hospital, Singkawang.

“The results came out on Thursday night,” Harisson told reporters on Thursday night (3/9/2020).

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Harisson explained that initially Tjhai Chui Mie complained of feeling a fever, nausea and stomach pain on Monday (8/31/2020).

Then on Wednesday (2/9/2020), Tjhai Chui Mie felt that the symptoms had subsided.

“On Wednesday the symptoms subsided and we did a TCM swab exam,” Harisson said.

Earlier, the Mayor of Singkawang, West Kalimantan, Tjhai Chui Mie, stated that he had been confirmed positive for the corona virus.

He conveyed this statement through a two-minute, 38-second video statement that circulated Thursday night (3/9/2020).

“Earlier, at 22.00 WIB, a test was conducted swab to our family and the results are positive, “said Tjhai Chui Mie.

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Tjhai Chui Mie said that her husband and two children had also contracted the same virus.

In the video, he reminded the entire Kota Singkawang community not to be afraid, not to panic.

However, stay alert and adhere to health protocols.

“When leaving the house, wear a mask, wash your hands with soap, hand sanitizer, keep your distance,” Tjhai Chui Mie said.