Virus-laden droplets endanger dine-in customers
KUCHING: Dining at eateries is discouraged at this present time due to the risk of spreading or contracting Covid-19 especially through aerosols. Dr Ooi Mong How, senior consultant paediatrician at Sarawak General Hospital, stressed that it was important to realise that even if a person was breathing at a normal rate or talking at a […]
Don’t let your guard down
KUCHING: Social activities that resulted in people letting their guard down while interacting with others were found to have contributed towards the transmission of Covid-19. Associate Professor Dr Helmy Hazmi said while strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) exist for the public to comply with and respect, there are still complacency particularly with regard to social […]
Stick to SOPs
MIRI: Tourism, Arts and Culture Assistant Minister Datuk Sebastian Ting reminded the public to strictly adhere to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to contain the transmission of Covid-19. “I urge members of the public to always wear their face masks in public places, always be cautious, and practise a high level of hygiene by always […]
Some people too poor to buy face masks
COMPULSORY USE OF FACE MASKS KUCHING: The government has been urged to consider the B40 group when mandating the compulsory use of face masks starting Aug 1. Sarawak Community Policing Association (SCPA) chairman Datuk John Lau Pang Heng said that even though the association supports the motion, the government should consider them (B40) as they […]
Three new Covid-19 clusters detected
KUALA LUMPUR: Three new Covid-19 clusters ― the Elsa Cluster in Pahang, PUI Ramnad Cluster in Kuala Lumpur and PUI Al Khobar Cluster in Selangor ― were detected in Malaysia today, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He said the index case for the Elsa Cluster is a foreigner while those for the […]
Teachers will comply with SOPs: Union
KUCHING: Today Sarawak is officially reopening its schools but for students sitting for public examinations and equivalent international examinations only. The students include those sitting for Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), Sijil Vokasional Malaysia (SVM), Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan (STPM) and Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) as well as equivalent international examinations. The reopening of schools will […]
