JAKARTA (UCAN): Archbishop Kornelius Sipayung of Medan along with four priests of the archdiocese, including vicar general, Father Michael Manurung, have recovered after being infected with the Covid-19 coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) and have returned home, Father Benyamin Purba, the archdiocesan spokesperson, said in a video message posted on social media on August 6.
“Monsignor Kornelius Sipayung is now staying at his residence but still has to self-isolate for four days,” Father Purba said, adding that the archbishop had tested positive on July 15.
“Capuchin Father Michael Manurung, our vicar general … has returned to the episcopal residence,” he said.
Two archdiocesan employees and a nun, who also tested positive for Covid-19, had also returned home, Father Purba said.
“They must be careful so that they do not expose themselves to the coronavirus again,” he cautionefd.
Thanking all medical workers, Archbishop Sipayung said in a separate video message that he would resume his pastoral duties soon. “I will be able to meet with you all within the next few days,” he said.
As of August 6, Indonesia had recorded 118,753 Covid-19 cases, 5,521 deaths and 75,645 recoveries.
