SIBU, April 28: Residents in seven zones seeing a rise in Covid-19 cases are urged to participate in a mass active case detection (ACD) exercise from April 29 to May 3.
These seven zones comprise Tong Sang, Bahagia Jaya, Permai, Rejang Park, Jeriah, Ulu Sungai Merah and Taman Indah Zone.
Sibu Division Disaster Management Committee (SDDMC) and Sibu Division Health Office are the joint organisers for the ACD.
SDDMC said in a statement that the ACD which will be held daily from 8am to 5pm is aimed at stopping the Covid-19 chain of infection.
“Residents coming for the ACD are advised to bring their identity card, wear face mask ands comply with physical distancing requirements. They must also leave their contact number,” it said.
The ACD venues and dates for the various zones are as follows:
— Tong Sang Zone — Medan Mall/Li Hua Hotel parking lots on April 29;
— Bahagia Jaya Zone — Bahagia Jaya Teku Community Hall on April 30;
— Permai Zone and Jeriah Zone — Permai Lake Garden on May 1;
— Rejang Park Zone — Rejang Park Traffic Garden on May 2; and
— Ulu Sungai Merah Zone and Taman Indah Zone — Swan Square in Ulu Sungei Merah on May 3. — DayakDaily
