KUCHING: Sarawak has recorded its biggest day-to-day jump in the number of infected cases of Covid-19.
State Disaster Management Committee chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said Sarawak yesterday registered 11 new positive Covid-19 cases, bring the total of the number over the past three days to 20.
“Miri recorded a surge in Covid-19 positive cases with eight cases from the 11 cases reported on Saturday. One case each was reported in Kuching, Bintulu and Sarikei.
“The eight cases were linked to the recent religious gathering at Sri Petaling Mosque in Kuala Lumpur. We and are still identifying and verifying the sources for the Kuching, Sarikei and Bintulu cases with the State Health Department,” he said in a statement yesterday.
Uggah reiterated that the committee had set up a special task group to track down over 400 travellers from Kuala Lumpur who flew to the state through the four main airports between March 2 to 5 to stem the spread of the virus.
The minister emphasised the need for members of the public to observe the highest personal hygiene standard.
“They should wash their hands regularly and observe the social distancing guidelines in public gatherings,” he added.
Deputy Health Minister Datuk Aaron Dagang, who was present, said that any gatherings of over 50 people should be postponed.
The public can keep up with the latest news on Covid-19 cases in the state through the Sarawak Disaster Information Facebook Page.
