english.jpnn.com, JAKARTA - The Commander of the Indonesian national armed forces, General Andika Perkasa, has tested positive for Covid-19.
He was absent from the military-police leadership meeting on Tuesday (1/3).
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This was conveyed by President Joko Widodo when giving his remark during the meeting.
Jokowi said that Andika was represented by Navy Chief of Staff Admiral Yudo Margono.
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"This morning, [Andika] was represented by the Navy Chief of Staff because he just contracted Covid-19," said Jokowi, Tuesday (1/3).
In his speech, Jokowi asked military and police personnel to maintain discipline in the chain of command.
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In addition, Jokowi also spoke about world issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, the 4.0 industrial revolution, and the Russia-Ukraine war.
Yudo revealed that Andika was asymptomatic.
"Pak Commander is still in self isolation," said Yudo. (mcr8/mcr20/jpnn)
This news has been broadcast on JPNN.com with the title: Jenderal Andika Perkasa Positif Covid-19, Begini Kondisinya