Spike in number of cases in Sibu Division
SIBU: There is a sharp increase in the number of new COVID-19 cases in Sibu Division. The Sibu Division Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) which released the latest figures on Wednesday (Feb 9), said the division recorded 35 new cases, a sharp increase within the past few days. “This upward trend has been occurring since the […]
State reports increase in cases
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 184 new positive COVID-19 cases on Wednesday (Feb 9), an increase of 55 cases compared to Tuesday’s (Feb 8) 129 cases. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), in its daily update, said the cumulative number of cases now stands at 253,400. “Of the 184 new cases, 101 are in Category 1 (no […]
Mixed reaction from parents to vaccinations for kids
MUKAH: Parents have expressed their concerns over the government’s recent decision to vaccinate children below 12 years old given that even adults are not completely protected after their immunisation. While most parents are supportive because they view that the administration of the vaccine provides some protection, others are sceptical. Researchers in the USA found that […]
Booster shots for their own good: Academic
KUCHING: The government’s March 1 deadline for individuals to take the Covid-19 booster shots as a condition for them to be considered fully vaccinated is fair, said an academic. Dr Helmy Hazmi, an Associate Professor attached to Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s (UNIMAS) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, said this was in the interest of not […]
Sarawak’s COVID cases show upward trend
KUCHING: Sarawak’s daily COVID-19 cases have hit triple digits after logging in 129 cases on Tuesday (Feb 8), an increase of 45 cases compared to Monday’s 84 cases. This brings the state’s cumulative figure to 253,216 cases. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in its daily update said all the cases were classified under categories […]
RM1k compound each for 14 who violated SOPs
SIBU: Fourteen individuals in Sibu Jaya here who threw caution to the wind despite increasing COVID-19 cases in the district ended up RM1,000 poor each. They were compounded for violating the standard operating procedures (SOPs) on Tuesday (Feb 8). The individuals were caught during an inspection carried out by an integrated SOP monitoring team at […]
Miri eyes six months to complete vaccination
MIRI: Health authorities here are hoping to vaccinate all 21,686 students aged five to 11 within the next six months. The Covid-19 vaccination effort began on Monday (Feb 7) under the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme for Kids (PICKids). Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lim Kin Shin said the programme got off the ground smoothly at the […]
Sibu braces for Omicron wave
KUCHING: The Sibu Division Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) is preparing to face a Covid-19 Omicron wave in the coming weeks. Its coordinator, Dr Annuar Rapaee said 14 cases were reported in Sibu district on Sunday (Feb 6), the highest recorded in a day after two months. “The Omicron is more infectious and can spread four […]
Upward trend on Sarawak’s Covid-19 cases
KUCHING: An upward trend in Sarawak’s Covid-19 cases continued with 84 new cases recorded on Monday (Feb 7) compared to 58 cases on Sunday, bringing the total number of cases to 253,087. In its daily update the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) however said only one case was classified under Category 3 (lung infection). A […]
Be prepared for the worst, says public health expert
KUCHING: Sarawak needs to be prepared to face any possible surge in daily positive COVID-19 cases, especially involving health facilities in the state. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences public health expert Associate Professor Dr Helmy Hazmi said the anticipated surge in cases is expected to see an increased number of […]
