KUCHING: The standard operating procedure (SOP) guidelines for fully vaccinated people will be released as soon as they are approved by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) after obtaining advice from medical experts. SDMC reaffirms that the existing SOPs are still in force until the SOP Phase 3 of the
KUCHING: The move by the federal government to change the yardstick of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) from Covid-19 cases to symptomatic infections is confusing the public. Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang said the previous method of using the daily Covid-19 cases is more straightforward and easier to comprehend.
KUCHING: One new cluster in Selangau was declared by the State Health Department on Saturday (Aug 7). The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the Sungai Serindak Cluster is a community cluster involving a longhouse located at Kilometre 98, Jalan Sibu-Bintulu, Sungai Serindak in Selangau district. “A total of 35
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 573 new Covid-19 cases on Saturday (Aug 7) — 79 cases fewer than the previous day’s 652 — with two fatalities recorded. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the cumulative number of cases now stood at 80,747 while the death toll stood at 468. Kuching District accounted
KUCHING: The high level of commitment from nursery and kindergarten teachers in getting themselves inoculated resulted in a high vaccination rate among the community, said Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. “Currently, 98 percent of teachers from Early Childhood Education Institutions (IPAKK) have received their first dose while another 61 and 68
KUCHING: Newer variants have caused the efficacy rate of Covid-19 vaccines to drop to 80 per cent from the original 95, says Dr David Ling. “Though we have been fully vaccinated, it does not mean that we are 100 percent protected. “That is why we should not forget to take
KUCHING: The Federation of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions Chinese Associations Sarawak (FCA) on Monday (Aug 2) received donations amounting to RM26,156 from ten organisations. The ten organisations are Shang Tang Steamboat; Aricen Industries (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd; MBEC-Jawala Consortium Sdn Bhd; MCC East Malaysia Sdn Bhd; KIDE International Sdn Bhd;China
KUCHING: Eight localities were put under the enhanced movement control order (EMCO), said the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC). The committee said that Rumah (Rh) Belong Entalang, Nanga Serenggas, Ulu Anap in Tatau district had undergone Emco from July 30 until Aug 12. From Aug 1 until Aug 14, three
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 411 new Covid-19 cases on Monday (Aug 2), a significant decrease from the previous day’s 578 cases. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the cumulative total number of cases now stood at 77,717. Kuching district accounted for 144 new cases; Bau 94 cases; Simunjan 29 cases;
KUCHING: The postponement of the state election will give ample time for the Election Commission (EC) to plan a safer election, said Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) senior youth member Robert Ayu. “With the delay, the EC will be able to plan or come out with standard operating procedures (SOPs) for
