Kuching remains most COVID-19 affected district
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 377 new Covid-19 cases during Epid (epidemiological) Week 19, which showed an increase from Epid Week 18 with 256 cases. According to the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee’s (SDMC) weekly report released on Monday (May 16), Kuching remained the state’s most affected district during Epid Weeks 18 and 19, with 52 cases in […]
SDMC to meet soon to discuss SOPs for pubs opening
KUCHING: The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) is scheduled to meet soon to discuss the establishment of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the opening of pubs and nightclubs in Sarawak. According to Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian, SDMC chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has yet to convene the committee members for […]
Take your second booster dose
SIBU: The public is encouraged to take their second booster dose, especially for those who are at risk, ahead of the upcoming Gawai Dayak festival. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian gave the advice when officiating at the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Dudong Branch Pre-Gawai Dayak ceremony yesterday (May 14). He pointed […]
Sibu ready to face any spike in Covid cases
SIBU: The Sibu Divisional Disaster Management Committee (JPBB) is ready to face any possible increase in COVID-19 positive cases after the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. Its chairman, Wong Hii Sieng, said his party was ready at all facilities, including the Covid-19 Quarantine and Treatment Center (PKRC). “Yes, we are ready to face any possible increase […]
Eligible recipients advised to get second booster
KUCHING: Those who are eligible to receive the second booster dose against COVID-19 are urged to come forward to get the shot. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said that there are 302,243 Sarawakians with risk factors or those aged above 60 who are eligible for the second booster dose. “However, as of […]
New cases down to 97
KUCHING: Sarawak’s positive COVID-19 cases declined slightly with a 97 new cases recorded yesterday, a decrease of seven cases, compared to Wednesday’s 104 cases. This takes the cumulative cases to 305,180. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in its daily update said that there were no cases recorded in categories 3, 4 and 5. Meanwhile, 38 […]
Sarawak needs extra Paxlovid doses in case need arises
KUCHING: Sarawak is procuring more of Pfizer’s Paxlovid antiviral drug as it is expected that the state will need an extra 3,800 doses until August this year. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said medical experts in the state had predicted that an additional amount of the said drug would be needed. “The […]
112 new cases recorded today
KUCHING: Sarawak today recorded 112 new COVID-19 cases, 22 fewer cases compared to the previous day’s 134 cases. This brought the cumulative total number of cases to 304,820. In its daily update, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said only two cases were recorded in category 5 involving patients who had lung infection and required […]
Almost all Covid-19 cases in Category 1 and 2
BY ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 134 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday (April 23), bringing the cumulative total number of cases to 304,708. In its daily update the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) disclosed that 133 cases were in Category 1 and 2. “Kuching recorded the highest number of cases with 38 followed by […]
Sarawak reports 142 new cases
BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 142 new COVID-19 cases today, pushing the cumulative total number of cases to 304,574. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in a statement disclosed that 140 cases were in categories 1 and 2 while two cases were in categories 3, 4, and 5. “Kuching recorded the highest number of […]
