Natuna - Head of the Public Works Office (PU) of Natuna, Riau Islands, Helmi Wahyuda (HW) was tested positive for Covid-19. He became the 118th positive patient of Corona in Riau Province due to a visit to Pekanbaru.

The Natuna Covid-19 Task Force Team, through its spokesman Hikmat Aliansyah, confirmed the news. He said this was confirmed by the Covid-19 Task Force Team of Riau Province, Saturday (06/06/2020) night.

"Pak Helmi has indeed been in Pekanbaru to travel since the fasting month," Hikmat said to Batamnews, Saturday (06/06/2020) night.

He explained, from the information he had obtained, Helmi had carried out an independent swab (PCR) test in order to prepare for returning to Natuna. But apparently, the PCR results were positive for Covid-19.

"He is not infected by Natuna, so the Natuna people do not need to worry about this, we hope that Mr. Helmi will be immediately cured and be able to move as before," hoped Himat.

As is known, currently the Head of the Public Works Office of Natuna has been isolated and hospitalized at Arifin Achmad Hospital Pekanbaru.