No deaths but Sarawak records 139 new Covid-19 cases
By Neville Timothy Sanders KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 139 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday (April 20), pushing the cumulative total to 304,281. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) disclosed that 138 cases were in Category 1 and 2 while one case was in Category 3, 4, and 5. “Kuching recorded the highest number of cases at 40 […]
DTI Semuja Cluster 3 in Serian ends
KUCHING: The last active Covid-19 cluster—the DTI Semuja Cluster 3 in Serian—has finally ended. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) announced the end of the cluster in its daily update on Tuesday (April 19) after no new cases were recorded. It also said that no new Covid-19 clusters were reported in the state. The DTI […]
Healthy earth, healthy people
KUCHING: In order for humans to be healthy, it is equally important for the planet to be healthy. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences public health expert Associate Professor Dr Helmy Hazmi who drew the parallel said it was therefore time to rethink and relearn. To illustrated his point, he gave […]
Expect a rush to get children vaxxed: Expert
KUCHING: There are strange ways to get things done. The recent announcement that COVID-19 vaccines will be offered for a fee at private health centres beginning May 15 could spur parents to get their children vaccinated as soon as possible. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences public health expert Associate Professor […]
Public reminded to be vigilant
SIBU: The public is reminded to remain vigilant ahead of the festive celebrations to avoid an increase in the number of daily COVID-19 cases. The Sibu Division Disaster Management Committee (SDDMC) coordinator, Dr Annuar Rapaee said in an interview on Tuesday, although Sibu recorded a declining trend in the number of daily cases including severe […]
MP presents Raya aid to 490 in Asajaya
ASAJAYA: A total of 490 people in Asajaya district comprising hardcore poor individuals, members of Sarawak United National Youth Organisation (SABERKAS) and representatives of the Asajaya Community Rehabilitation Centre (PDK) received Raya aid at Masjid An-Najah here on Sunday (April 17). The ceremony was held in conjunction with the Bubur Lambuk Roadshow organised by the […]
State ready for second booster
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the state government was ready to vaccinate elderly Sarawakians aged 60 years and above with comorbidities for the second COVID-19 booster. He said there were about 306,000 Sarawakians who were eligible for the shot. “At the moment, we are saying it is for the elderly. […]
Relaxing face mask rule just a suggestion, says Abdul Karim
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah (pic) emphasised that he did not propose completely lifting the face masks mandate in the country. The Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts claimed that he was only suggesting that the mandate to be relaxed. “As I previously stated, the Ministry of Health and Sarawak Disaster […]
Beting Maro rep: Count your blessings this Ramadan
DALAT: The transition to the Covid-19 endemic phase is also a time for reflection, says Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor. “During the two years of Covid-19, we were confined to our homes and no activities were allowed. “Thankfully, the government announced recently that the country would be heading into the endemic phase, with more restrictions […]
Cases 35 down from previous day’s
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 350 new cases today, a decrease of 35 from the previous day’s 385. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in a statement disclosed that of the total, 349 cases were in categories 1 & 2 while categories 3, 4 & 5 had only one case. “Kuching recorded the highest number of cases at […]
