Covid-19: Kuching records 2 deaths as Sarawak logs 175 new cases in Epid Week 22

Covid-19 (file photo).

By Nur Ashikin Louis

KUCHING, June 6: Two Covid-19 fatalities were reported in Kuching as Sarawak recorded 175 new Covid-19 cases during Epid (Epidemiological) Week 22.

According to the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in a statement today, of the new cases reported, 171 were under Categories 1 and 2, while four cases were under Categories 3, 4 and 5.


This brings the cumulative number of cases reported in the State to 306,725.

By district, Kuching remained at the top with the most number of new cases at 67, followed by Miri (30), Sibu (22), Bintulu (16), Lawas (6), Samarahan (4), Serian (3), Limbang (3), Betong (3), Dalat (3), Sri Aman (3), Mukah (2), Tatau (2), while Sarikei, Subis, Saratok, Bau, Simunjan, Lundu, Daro, Kapit, Pakan, Belaga and Sebauh recorded one case each. — DayakDaily