Funeral attendees screened for infection
RAJANG: Those who attended a funeral at Kampung Rejang in Tanjung Manis District last March 1 have begun their screening for Covid-19 in the compound of Kampung Rajang Mosque today (March 9). Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) reported that more than 150 close contacts of those who attended the funeral have been identified, and those […]
859 samples collected from hawkers
SIBU: A total of 859 samples were collected from hawkers for Covid-19 screening test at Sibu Central Market. State Health director Dr Chin Zin Hing said the swab tests from Feb 22 to Feb 23 were held at Sibu Central Market. “One positive Covid-19 case was detected while 263 of them came back negative and […]
Desa Ilmu Mosque visitors urged to go for swab test
KUCHING: The Samarahan Division Health Office is urging those who have visited the Desa Ilmu Mosque, in Samarahan during the Friday prayers on Feb 12 to come forward for the Covid-19 screening on Feb 23 from 9am to 3pm. “Anyone who went to Desa Ilmu Mosque on that day, especially having to be at the […]
Saliva samples for swab test soon
PUTRAJAYA: Deep throat saliva samples will soon be used by some government hospitals for Covid-19 tests, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Adham Baba. He said that on an evaluation by the Institute for Medical Research (IMR), deep throat saliva has a sensitivity of 96.67 percent and 100 percent specificity. In addition, the sampling method is safe and […]
No letup in positive cases with 200 recorded today
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 200 Covid-19 positive cases today, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 7,225. Sibu accounted for more than half — 102 of the cases, Kapit 53, Kuching 16, Bintulu 13, Dalat seven, Miri and Lundu three each while Samarahan, Beluru and Belaga each recorded one case. Sarawak Disaster Management […]
Get tested if exposed, people told
KUCHING: Residents of Kota Samarahan were told to undergo Covid-19 screening if they showed any symptoms or were exposed to the outbreak through close contacts. Dwellers can go to health clinics for testing to prevent any further spread of the virus, said its MP Rubiah Wang. “I am saddened by the outbreak of Covid-19 in […]
317 hawkers undergo screening
SIBU: A total of 317 hawkers from the Sibu Central Market have undergone Covid-19 screening tests held at its premises today. Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh stated that the screening involved all the hawkers there. “The screening for tomorrow will be for food and beverages hawkers, goods sellers, crab sellers and […]
Kampung Muara Tuang folk being screened for infection
KUCHING: Active Case Detection (ACD) started at Kampung Muara Tuang, Kota Samarahan on Monday (Feb 15). Muara Tuang Assemblyman Datuk Idris Buang reminded the villagers to give their full cooperation to the health workers involved. “It is best for the residents to patiently wait for the people from the health department to come to their […]
Testing delays worsen situation
KUCHING: Sibu Hospital currently has a Covid-19 testing capacity of 500 tests per day, said Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan branch chairman Senator Robert Lau. He said the hospital is still short of conducting the remaining 800 test, and thus, the samples have to be sent to Kuching or Kuala Lumpur. “There is […]
Screening test at Sibu Jaya tomorrow
SIBU: Residents of Sibu Jaya flats are urged to come forward for Covid-19 swab test at their compound tomorrow. Sibu Rural District Council chairman Sempurai Petrus Ngelai said, the test is important to detect those who have been infected by Covid-19, especially those who are asymptomatic. “I call upon all flat residents to come out […]
