Stay vigilant against virus, reminds DCM
KUCHING: People in Sarawak have been told not to let their guard down although Covid-19 numbers are now relatively low in the state. Everyone should instead continue to observe the standard operating procedures (SOPs) in view of the emergence of the Omicron variant worldwide. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas who gave the […]
380,047 Sarawakians yet to be boosted
KUCHING: The COVID-19 cases are low in Sarawak because people are complying with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and have already gotten their booster shots, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He added that the percentage of those who have already been boosted in the state is at 72.2 per cent of […]
16 Covid-19 cases; six in Sibu
KUCHING: A two-day single digit Covid-19 case streak in Sarawak ended after 16 new cases were recorded on Tuesday (Jan 18), bringing the total number of cases to 252,625. In its daily update the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said all of the cases were Categories 1 and 2. “Sibu recorded the most with six […]
Nine new cases on Monday push total to 252,609
KUCHING: Nine new Covid-19 cases were recorded in Sarawak on Monday (Jan 17), bringing the total to 252,609. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in its daily update, said one of the cases was Category 5 while the rest were Categories 1 and 2. “Sibu recorded the most with four cases, Kuching with three and […]
Six new Covid-19 cases, one fatality
KUCHING: Only six new Covid-19 cases were recorded in Sarawak on Sunday (Jan 16), bringing the total to 252,600 cases. In its daily update the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said all the cases involved Categories 1 and 2. “Kuching recorded the most with five and one case was recorded in Sibu. “Aside from that, […]
Not wise to take Omicron lightly
KUCHING: Here’s something to reflect on. Yes, the Omicron variant of Covid-19 causes milder symptoms but only if you are vaccinated. Senior consultant paediatrician of Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) Dr Ooi Mong How said people who have been vaccinated, boosted and with no health problems would experience milder symptoms should they be infected by Omicron. […]
36 Omicron COVID-19 variants detected
KUCHING: Another 36 Omicron COVID-19 variant cases have been detected in Kuching, Samarahan, Sibu and Kapit divisions this month. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s (UNIMAS) Institute of Health and Community Medicine (IHCM) director Prof Dr David Perera in his report covering December 2021 to January 11, 2022 to Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas […]
State records 13 cases taking total to 252,594
KUCHING: There were 13 COVID-19 cases recorded in Sarawak on Saturday (Jan 15), bringing the total to 252,594 cases. According to the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in its daily update, all of the cases were categories 1 and 2. “The breakdown of the cases saw Sibu recorded four cases, while Miri and Kuching each […]
High vax rate stopped Covid surge Post-Sarawak polls
KUCHING: The Sarawak election, which initially raised concerns of triggering a wave of Covid-19 cases, did not cause a surge. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said this was due to the high vaccination rate among Sarawakians. “It was found that there was no spike in Covid-19 cases after the state election, the […]
SDMC does away with EnterSarawak but e-health declaration stays
KUCHING: Malaysians looking to enter Sarawak are no longer required to apply for entry through EnterSarawak effective Friday (Jan 14). The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in announcing the revised procedure, said this was applicable to Malaysians who do not have a history of travelling abroad within 14 days prior to entering Sarawak. It said […]
