KUCHING, March 15: A total of 11 new positive cases of Covid-19 were reported in Sarawak, bringing the total number of cases to 20 since the first three cases were reported on Friday (March 13).
The State Disaster Management Committee chairman, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, said eight cases were reported in Miri and one each in Kuching, Bintulu and Sarikei.
“While the eight cases in Miri are linked to the cluster attending the recent religious gathering in Sri Petaling Mosque in Kuala Lumpur, we are still identifying the source for the Kuching, Sarikei and Bintulu cases. The state Health Department is still verifying the source,” he said.
He added his committee has set up a special task group to track down over 400 travellers flying into the state through the four main airports between March 2 and 5, from Kuala Lumpur.
Uggah reiterated the need for members of the public to observe the highest personal hygiene standard.
He emphasised that they must wash their hands regularly and observe the social distancing guidelines in public gatherings.
“The public can keep up with the latest development of Covid-19 in the state through the Sarawak Disaster Information Facebook page,” he said. — DayakDaily
