Steer clear of stray dogs and cats

‘When encountering stray or wild animals, avoid approaching or interacting with them.’ – Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) Sibu Divisional Office head, Dr Siong Jing Jing. My friends, if you come across stray dogs and cats in Sibu and Bintulu, don’t ever touch them even if they look lovable and cute to you. You see, […]

18 rabies cases, 16 fatalities so far this year

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded a total of 18 rabies cases, including 16 deaths from Jan 1 to Dec 13 this year. State Health Department director Dr Ooi Choo Huck said that of these cases, five were from the Sibu region, four each from Serian and Kuching respectively, three cases from Bintulu, and two cases from Samarahan. […]

17 rabies infections reported in Sarawak as of November, 15 fatal

KUCHING: As of November, Sarawak has reported 17 rabies infections, with 15 of them resulting in death. Since the first recorded case of rabies in 2017, the cumulative number of cases in Sarawak has reached 72, with 65 resulting in fatalities, according to Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen […]