Pekanbaru, Riau, Sept. 8 -- Four members of Riau's legislative body tested positive for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as confirmed by the results of their recent swab tests, Head of the legislative body's Commission I, Ade Agus Hartanto, stated.

The legislators, only identified by their initials as A, M, NZ, and MA, are currently hospitalized at a local hospital in Pekanbaru, the capital of Riau Province, he notified local journalists here on Tuesday.

"I am optimistic of no other members contracting the infection. All should remain consistent in implementing preventive measures as mandated in the health protocols," he remarked.

Hartanto affirmed that A and M had tested positive for COVID-19 after undertaking an official visi...