Raya visitation sparks rise in Covid-19 cases in Kg Tanjung Bundong in Samarahan

A notice outlining Kampung Tanjung Bundong being placed under EMCO due to the rising number of Covid-19 cases as a result of Hari Raya visiting.

By Adrian Lim

KUCHING, May 26: Hari Raya visiting was among the factors which caused the rise of Covid-19 cases in Kampung Tanjung Bundong in Samarahan.

The Samarahan Division Health Office in a notice said the village is now placed under the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) due to rising number of Covid-19 cases.


It encouraged those who have visited the village or nearby villages and have had close contacts with Covid-19 patients to contact its hotline to undergo Covid-19 swab tests.

The numbers are 082-661096, 082-661154, 082-661094, 082-672101 and 082-661153.

In the meantime, the Samarahan Division Health Office’s operating hours are 8am to 5pm on weekdays and 8am to 12pm on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. — DayakDaily