Frontliner and beauty queen Dr Nisha in battle against Covid-19
By V. Sankara KUALA LUMPUR: Dr Nisha Thayananthan is all too familiar with the ordeal that all frontliners are undergoing in the battle against the Covid-19 pandemic, overcoming the fear of being infected, and stressed out from working non-stop — at times up to 36 hours. “It was tiring to be in the frontline and […]
1,384 new Covid cases, six deaths nationwide
KUALA LUMPUR: The number of new Covid-19 cases in the country increased slightly today to 1,384 —compared to the 1,116 yesterday — with another six fatalities recorded. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said this brought the cumulative number of cases in the country to 335,540, with 14,454 still active. “Of the total […]
Covid-19 vaccination permissible during Ramadan
PORT DICKSON: Muslims in the country are allowed to receive the Covid-19 injection during the Ramadan month for it will not invalidate the compulsory fasting. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri noted that the decision was made in a special meeting held by the Muzakarah (discussion) Committee […]
Samarahan red zone, Beluru back to green
KUCHING: The district of Samarahan has been declared a Covid-19 red zone while Beluru District reverted back to a green zone on Monday (Mar 22). In announcing this, State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said 48 locally transmitted cases were recorded in Samarahan District within the past 14 days which resulted in the declaration of the […]
Rajang Cluster detected
KUCHING: The State Health Department has identified one new Covid-19 cluster in Kampung Rajang, Tanjung Manis, Mukah on Monday (Mar 22). State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the cluster, dubbed the Rajang Cluster, stemmed from a funeral ceremony and tahlil feast held in the village from March 1 to 3. “This cluster is also categorised […]
State has 124 new positive cases
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 124 new Covid-19 positive cases on Monday (Mar 22), bringing the total number to 14,374. State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the cases were reported in 14 districts throughout the state. “Thirty-eight cases were reported in Sibu, Miri (20), Samarahan (16), Bintulu (14), Kuching (13), Tanjung Manis (seven), Kapit (five), three each […]
Motac ready with tourism bubble SOP should international borders reopen
MELAKA: The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) is prepared with the necessary standard operating procedure (SOP) should international borders be reopened for tourism activities. Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the most important thing regarding the SOP is complying with the Covid-19 screening test before entering the country. “Besides that, other related SOPs include using registered tourism agents […]
Govt allocates RM10 mln for covid vaccine adverse side-effect special aid
PUTRAJAYA: The government has allocated an initial fund of RM10 million for special financial assistance to Malaysians and foreigners who experience adverse side-effects after being vaccinated under the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba, when announcing the matter today said the fund, under the National Disaster Relief Trust Fund (KWABBN) […]
One death, 276 new cases
KUCHING: A 66-year-old senior citizen in Sibu is the latest Covid-19 fatality case in Sarawak, bringing the total number of deaths to 97. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the victim, identified as Case 12,907, went to seek treatment at Sibu Hospital after having breathing difficulty. “The case had fever and cough since the past […]
Marudi is still green!
KUCHING: Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has clarified that Marudi district is still a green zone, after the one Covid-19 positive case reported previously was found to be under Beluru district. “After further investigation, one local infection case reported in Marudi district on Saturday (March 20) was identified to be a case under Beluru district. […]
