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 […]
Virus mutating; continuous vigilance needed
KUCHING: The Covid-19 virus is constantly mutating, thus Sarawakians are advised to take precautions despite Sarawak entering Phase Two of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) that begins today. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) advisor Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said Sarawak was able to move into the next phase due to cooperation among the […]
P.3 coronavirus variant detected in Sarawak
KUCHING: Sarawak Covid-19 Vaccine Advisory Group (SCoVAG) today reported the detection of a coronavirus ‘Variant of Interest’ (VOI) – the B.1.1.28.3 or P.3 variant. “This variant was first reported in the Philippines in March this year and was recently identified in import cases in the United Kingdom (UK). “The P.3 variant is characterised by two […]
