Sarawak detects two XBB cases
KUCHING: Sarawak has detected two Omicron XBB sub variant cases, involving a traveller with a USA passport while the other case had returned from performing the umrah. The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) Chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah in a statement today said he was informed of the detection today. The cases were detected from […]
Sarawak detects highly infectious Omicron variant cases
KUCHING: Sarawak has detected cases of the highly infectious Omicron variants namely the BA.2.12. 1 and the BA.5 recently. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Institute of Health and Community Medicine (IHCM) director Prof Dr David Perera said a total of 1,229 samples were successfully sequenced from March 1 to June 16. “All were detected as the […]
Omicron only mild for those with boosters
KUCHING: The public have been reminded to continue to be extra careful as the highly contagious Omicron variant of COVID-19 is not a mild disease. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said that the word ‘mild’ is only applicable to those that have received three doses of the vaccines. “These refer to two […]
Booster shots needed against mutated Omicron
KUCHING: Those who have yet to get their COVID-19 booster shot have been advised to do so quickly as protection against the virus. In making this call, Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said that this is because the BA.2 sub-lineage of the COVID-19 Omicron variant has now replaced the original BA.1 Omicron […]
New Omicron variant, the BA.2 is the dominating strain in the state
KUCHING: People have been advised to be on guard for the increased risk of community transmission of the new Omicron variant, the BA.2. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s (UNIMAS) Institute of Health and Community Medicine (IHCM) director Dr David Perera said the BA.2 sub-lineage has now replaced the original BA.1 Omicron as the dominating circulating strain in […]
New policy no problem but vigilance must continue
KUCHING: Sarawak should be able to apply the Ministry of Health’s (MOH) new policy where asymptomatic close contacts who have received their booster shots need not undergo quarantine. In stating this, Dr Helmy Hazmi, an associate professor attached to Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s (UNIMAS) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences explained that according to recent research, […]
Don’t panic buy Covid-19 test kits, minister tells public
KUCHING: There is no shortage of Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Test Kits (RTK) in the market and thus people should not resort to panic buying. “Recently, it was said that there is a supply shortage of RTKs. However, perhaps that only happens for a day or two, especially after the recent Chinese New Year celebration. “But […]
Maintain manual registration, govt urged
SIBU: The practice of manual registration when entering any premises must be maintained, especially for senior citizens. Sibu Coffee Shop and Restaurant Owners Association chairman Tong Ing Kok said although he understood the rationale for abolishing the standard operating procedures (SOPs), the decision should not be apply to all ages. “The government should consider senior […]
Navigating the omicron wave
BY AMEEN KAMAL KEY to navigating the surge of Omicron cases lies in public healthcare capacity and readiness, minimisation of transmission, proper self-management, new technologies, and personal interventions. In Malaysia, Omicron appears to be less severe with the vast majority of cases reportedly in Categories 1 and 2, and only about 0.5 per cent are […]
Prepare for a four-digit surge in Covid cases
KUCHING: The number of COVID-19 cases in the state is predicted to hit four digits with the dominant Omicron variant fast overtaking the Delta variant. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the COVID-19 curve for the Omicron variant would go up very fast even though it was less severe as the […]
