Temperature scanners may still be used
SIBU: Business premises can still retain the use of body temperature scanners even though it has been abolished in the standard operating procedures (SOPs) on February 11. Assistant Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government II Michael Tiang Ming Tee said he encouraged the use of temperature scanners as a tool in the fight […]
Temperature checks no longer required
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has confirmed the revocation of body temperature checks and check-in logbooks when a person enters a premises. SDMC, in a statement, said it agreed with the Senior Minister of Defence’s decision on Feb 8 regarding the abolition of body temperature checks and check-in logbooks, effective today (Feb 11). […]
Is Covid-19 here to stay?
Pandemic has happened to unite us! — Somya Kedia, Indian teacher I had a big shock early this week when I checked the Hotspot Tracker on my MySejahtera. Suddenly this message popped out – “Hi, Adeline, there have been 14 case (s) of Covid-19 within a 1km radius from your current location in the last […]
40 and above may also get booster dose
KUCHING: The Covid-19 booster vaccine is now extended to individuals aged 40 years old and above, said the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC). “Those who are eligible for the booster dose will get an appointment date through the MySejahtera application to attend any of the designated health facilities. “However, for those who are eligible but […]
Emulate Sabah and offer booster choice
SIBU: An opposition assemblywoman has called on Sarawak to emulate Sabah and offer people a choice when it comes to Covid-19 booster shots. This is because a majority of 77.7 percent of the Sarawak population inoculated with the Sinovac vaccine for their first and second doses, are still reluctant and concerned about the mix and […]
It’s all through MySejahtera for Miri Division
MIRI: Starting Oct 1, the issuance of quarantine orders and quarantine release letters (release orders) for Covid-19 positive cases and close contacts in Miri Division will be done through the MySejahtera app. According to the Miri Division Disaster Management Committee (DDMC), individuals confirmed positive would have the results displayed in MySejahtera along with the quarantine […]
Update MySejahtera app if self-test result positive
KUCHING: Members of the public whose self-test RTK Antigen result is positive are advised to update it on their MySejahtera app and undergo the home surveillance order. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the surveillance order will be issued digitally on the MySejahtera app. “They would then have to contact the district or division […]
New MySejahtera features very convenient, useful
BY UMIE SYAZWANIE MOHD MEMBERS of the public are delighted with the updated location tracking smart app MySejahtera application that makes it easier for users to access the status displays for risk level and vaccination status. The improvements include check in and check out features that will ease data collection for contract tracing. The new […]
Onus for everyone to be fully vaccinated
KUCHING: The vaccination certificate in the MySejahtera app is proof enough for businesses, including traders and shop owners, as being fully vaccinated. Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang said proof of being fully vaccinated was the responsibility of everyone, not just business owners. “Everyone has the responsibility to make every place safe to […]
Show vaccinations’ digital certificate to entre MCC premises
MIRI: Only those fully vaccinated against Covid-19 are allowed to enter Miri City Council premises from now onwards. This was disclosed in a statement released today (Aug 21) by Miri City Council (MCC). The statement said that visitors should have completed two doses of inoculations of the Covid-19 vaccines before they could enter Miri City […]
