Four fully vaccinated individuals among 12,993 fatalities
KUALA LUMPUR: A recent clinical audit revealed that four deaths involved fully vaccinated individuals out of 12,993 fatalities recorded, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. “Our recent clinical audit data analysis on the ‘breakthrough deaths’ showed that among the overall 12,993 deaths recorded, 80 cases had been partially vaccinated (0.6 percent) and four cases had full […]
Not the time yet to ease quarantine, travel restrictions
BY RACHEL MINA & UMIE SYAZWANIE MOHD KUCHING: The federal government has eased restrictions related to quarantine and inter-district travel for fully vaccinated individuals throughout the country effective Monday. The relaxation is applicable to all phases of the National Recovery Plan. However, members of the public, approached by New Sarawak Tribune, disagreed with the federal […]
Vaccine certificates to be issued to MBKS hawkers, traders, markets
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) will issue certificates to hawkers, traders and markets under its administration to indicate that they have been fully vaccinated. MBKS mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the issuance of the certificate was aimed at protecting hawkers and traders as well as to mark the area as safe for the […]
Decision on relaxation for fully vaccinated individuals made after very careful consideration
KUALA LUMPUR: The decision to ease restrictions for fully vaccinated individuals was made only after very careful consideration, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said. He said it was in line with data collected in the country on full vaccination efficacy as well as scientific and public health principles applied globally. “The relaxation certainly comes […]
‘No Vaccine, No Entry’ to malls, supermarkets in Sibu
SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) has expanded its ‘No Vaccine, No Entry’ initiative to cover shopping malls and supermarkets in the district. Its chairman Clarence Ting said the initiative was one of the new standard operating procedures (SOPs) set for premises under its jurisdiction after it was implemented at Sibu Central Market on August 1. […]
Allow fitness sector to resume, association urges
KUCHING: The Fitness Industry Association of Sarawak, a collective of commercial gymnasium and fitness studio operators throughout Sarawak, has urged the government to prioritise the reopening of the fitness sector for fully vaccinated customers. Owner of Plumeria Fitness and Beauty Studio in Bintulu, Mariah Nawawi said she was thankful to the Sarawak government for the […]
PM to announce SOP relaxation for fully vaccinated individuals
MUAR: The relaxation on Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOP) for fully vaccinated individuals will be announced in a day or two. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the National Security Council (MKN) had looked into and gave their fair consideration to the proposed SOP relaxation and leeway. “Maybe tomorrow or the day after, I will make […]
No room for complacency, Mukah folk reminded
MUKAH: The district Covid-19 Immunisation Task Force (CITF) has advised the public here not to be complacent although many have received the second dose of Covid-19 vaccine. It also reminded them to always follow the health and safety standard operating procedures (SOP) in place. The task force also warned the public of the presence of […]
Kanowit now immune with 83.6 percent vax rate
KUCHING: Kanowit district has already achieved herd immunity as more than eighty percent of the eligible population in the district has completed both doses of the Covid-19 vaccination. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said that as of July 29, 21,203 or 86.2 percent of the eligible population in Kanowit district had received […]
93% at early childhood education institutions fully vaccinated
KUCHING: Ninety-three percent of the total numbers of educators, carers, and their assistants at early childhood education institutions (IPAKKs) in the state have been vaccinated as of July 10. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said this amounted to 9,429 vaccinated out of a total of 10,133, with […]
