State records one death, 508 new cases
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded one fatality and 508 new cases on Sunday (Apr 18), pushing the state’s tally of positive cases to 23,940. Bintulu District accounted for 118 of the new cases, Sibu (107), Miri (67), Kuching (44), Selangau (33), Kanowit (25), Sarikei (18), Subis (17), Kapit (13), Sebauh (11), Belaga (seven), Serian, Mukah and Meradong […]
Face masks to get you into CNY spirit
KUCHING: Face masks are not just the new ‘normal’ but they are also turning into fashion accessories. A survey conducted by our reporter on Sunday found that face masks with various Chinese New Year (CNY) motifs are among the most popular fashion accessories found in many clothing stores in the city. Max & Match store […]
Go for screening if exposed
SIBU: Residents of Sibu Jaya who are symptomatic or have been in close contact with positive Covid-19 cases are urged to undergo screening. Sibu Division Health officer Dr Teh Jo Hun when contacted today said for those who do not have symptoms, they are advised to stay at home. “Please undergo screening if you have […]
New record high — 255 cases in Sarawak
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 255 Covid-19 positive cases on Sunday (Jan 24) — a new daily record surpassing Friday’s 229 high, bringing the state’s tally to 3,379. At the same time, the state also recorded two more Covid-19 related deaths, bringing the total number of fatalities so far to 28. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said […]
Churches to suspend services if situation worsens
KUCHING: The Association of Churches in Sarawak (ACS) is monitoring the Covid-19 situation closely before it decides to temporarily suspend church services. ACS chairman Archbishop Simon Poh said as in past situations, ACS leaders are ready to suspend services in the respective churches if the situation deteriorates. “Currently, we are monitoring the situation, once Kuching […]
Sarawak’s streak continues
KUCHING: The streak of zero Covid-19 cases continues as no positive case was reported in the state on Monday, with the cumulative total remaining at 682 cases since the first positive case was reported on Mar 13. According to State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), four individuals are still receiving treatment at hospital isolation wards and […]
State records 18 new PUI cases
COVID-19 WATCH KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 18 new Person-Under-Investigation (PUI) cases of Covid-19 yesterday, bringing the tally to 195. The State Disaster Management Committee said of the new cases, 16 were reported at the Sarawak General Hospital, one each in Sibu and Bintulu Hospital. Of the 195 PUI cases to date, 167 had tested negative for […]
Face mask demand has grown three times
PUTRAJAYA: Face mask production is currently being ramped up to meet the surge in demand due to Covid-19, said Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) secretary-general, Datuk Seri Hasnol Zam Zam Ahmad, yesterday. He said that under normal circumstances, face mask output is five million per month, but now it has grown to 15 […]
2 new PUI cases in state
COVID-19 WATCH KUCHING: Sarawak recorded two new Person Under Investigation (PUI) cases for the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) yesterday. The State Disaster Management Committee, in a statement, said both cases were recorded at the Sarawak General Hospital. Both patients were Malaysians. Following the two new cases, Sarawak has now a cumulative total of 117 PUI […]
Malaysia, Singapore agree on ToR
COVID-19 WATCH KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Singapore have agreed on the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the JWG to further enhance cooperation to prevent and control the spread of Covid-19. The JWG will be co-led by the deputy health ministers of both countries. The first JWG meeting held in Johor Bahru on Tuesday was attended […]
