Vaccinees can still be infected by virus
KUCHING: Vaccinees have been reminded to continue complying with the Covid-19 preventive standard operating procedures (SOPs). In giving the advice, social activist Voon Shiak Ni pointed out that even after inoculation, vaccines could still be infected by the deadly virus. “The pandemic is far from over and with the presence of the highly infectious […]
50 cases detected as normal cases of infection
KUCHING: No Delta variant cases have been confirmed among the 50 positive Covid-19 cases recorded in Kampung Bintawa Hilir, said Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. According to the Pantai Damai assemblyman, the village was placed under enhanced movement control order (EMCO) from July 21 to August 3 due to an upsurge in Covid-19 positive cases. […]
Covid-19 policies to be adjusted according to situation
KUCHING: Policies related to Covid-19 are dynamic and will constantly be monitored and adjusted according to the current circumstances as well as in line with the changing virus, says Sarawak Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. “As the virus changes, our policies need to change and everyone needs to understand,” […]
Sarawak has highest number of Delta variant cases
KUCHING: As of July 22, 93 Covid-19 Delta (B.1.617.2) variant cases have been recorded in Sarawak, making it the highest in the country. Based on the statistics released by the Ministry of Health’s (MoH) Facebook page on Friday (July 23), 92 of the cases were local transmissions while one was imported. The statistics also showed […]
Illegal immigrant is Sibu’s first Delta variant carrier
SIBU: A 29-year-old Indonesian woman, who slipped through the state’s border on July 5, is the first Delta variant carrier detected in this district. This was confirmed by Sibu District police chief ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit in a statement today (Jul 22). He explained that the illegal immigrant was suspected of entering Sarawak from Pontianak, […]
76 new Delta variant cases detected
KUCHING: Another 76 new cases of the Delta variant (B.1.167.2) have been detected in the state. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Institute of Health and Community Medicine (IHCM) director Prof Dr David Perera said the cases were detected in its ongoing tracking and surveillance of the SARS-Cov-2 variants circulating in the state. “Samples from positive cases […]
Sibu residents urged to remain vigilant over the Delta variant
SIBU: The Sibu Division Disaster Management Committee (SDDMC) has urged the public to continue adhering to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set, even if they have been fully vaccinated in view of the detection of a Covid-19 Delta variant case recently. SDDMC in a statement today said the case confirmed by Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) […]
Delta variant much riskier
KUCHING: Mutation in virus commonly occurs and sometimes makes it weaker, but the mutation of coronavirus into the Delta variant (B.1 617.2) unfortunately has made it even more dangerous. A consultant paediatrician and neonatologist Datuk Dr Musa Mohd Nordin said the mutation which occurred on the virus’ antigen or spike protein caused it to be […]
Delta variant among reasons for increase in cases
PUTRAJAYA: The Delta variant of Covid-19, which has been detected in almost every state, is believed to be among the reasons for the sharp increase in cases in the country, says Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He said the Delta variant spreads quickly, and infections can occur within a short time through […]
16 more cases of Delta variant detected in Kuching
KUCHING: Another 16 cases of the Covid-19 Delta variant (B.1 617.2) have been detected here. Sarawak now has 17 cases, with the first case reported on July 8 involving a 56-year-old man. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Institute of Health and Community Medicine (IHCM) director Prof Dr David Perera had disclosed the cases in his latest […]
