New cases in state down to 834
KUCHING: Sarawak today (Oct 12) recorded 834 new Covid-19 cases, 203 fewer cases compared to the previous day’s tally (1,037). The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said 821 or 98.44 percent of the new cases were in Categories 1 and 2 while 13 cases or 1.56 percent fell into Categories 3, 4 and 5. “There were […]
5-year-old state’s youngest Covid fatality
KUCHING: Sarawak has reported one of the state youngest deaths from Covid-19 today (Oct 9) –a five-year-old boy. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in a statement said that the victim from Miri division, who had comorbidity of obesity, passed away at the Miri Hospital on Oct 6. He was among the 14 individuals who […]
1,116 cases in Categories 1 and 2; no new cluster
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 1,126 new Covid-19 positive cases today (Oct 9), bringing the state’s tally to 223,507. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in a statement said 1,116 cases or 99.11 percent were in Categories 1 (no symptoms) and 2 (mild symptoms). It said there were 10 cases or 0.89 percent in Categories 3 (lung […]
Lifting of inter-district travel restrictions a huge relief for many
KUCHING: Sarawakians in general agree with the state government’s decision to allow inter-district travel, especially for economic purposes. On Wednesday (Oct 6), the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) announced the lifting of inter-district travel restrictions. However, it advised the public to continue to strictly follow Covid-19 prevention standard operating procedures (SOPs). Though many have been […]
Eight deaths including two brought in dead cases
KUCHING: Sarawak today (Oct 8) reported eight Covid-19 deaths comprising mostly of elderly people with comorbidities, including two brought-in dead (BID) cases. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) stated that two of the deaths occurred on Sept 28 while six others died between Oct 2 and Oct 6. “Out of eight deaths, the oldest involved […]
Sarawak recorded 1,339 Covid-19 cases on Friday
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has approved the reopening of cinemas, starting Sunday (Oct 10). The standard operating procedure for the Creative Industry Sector (Cinema) can be found at http://sarawakdisastermc.com Meanwhile, Sarawak recorded 1,339 Covid-19 cases on Friday (Oct 8), bringing the state’s cumulative tally to 222,381. According to SDMC, 1,315 cases (98.43 […]
Stay safe when at longhouses
KUCHING: Those planning to return to their villages and longhouses in the interior regions of the state following the recent relaxation of inter-district travel restrictions are strongly advised to take the strict precautions. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) recently announced that a police permit would no longer be required for inter-district travel in Sarawak, […]
State reports 20 fatalities with six brought-in dead cases
KUCHING: Sarawak reported 20 Covid-19 deaths today (Oct 7), including six brought-in dead (BID) cases, comprising mostly elderly people with comorbidities. Fourteen of the deaths occurred between Oct 1 and Oct 6, while one death case occurred on Sept 7, Sept 23, Sept 27, Sept 29 and Sept 30 respectively. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee […]
Slight drop in number of Covid-19 cases on Thursday
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 1,413 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday (Oct 7), a slight drop from the day’s before of 1,503. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said 1,387 cases (98.16 percent) were Category 1 and 2 while 26 cases (1.84 percent) were Category 3, 4 and 5. Kuching accounted for the highest number of cases […]
Onus on public to protect themselves
KUCHING: While there is no mandate to get everyone vaccinated, the public has to play a role in protecting themselves, their families, and the community through vaccination. In saying this, Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman emphasised that the onus would be on the community, including civil servants, to know what is good for them. “As […]
