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KUCHING (June 14): Sarawak has recorded 744 new Covid-19 cases and five deaths from the coronavirus today, said State Disaster Management Committee.
In a statement, the committee said three of the deaths were reported in Sibu Hospital and the remaining two at Sarawak General Hospital. All but one of the deceased, aged between 50 to 85 years old, suffered from comorbidities.
Kuching led with 121 new cases, followed by Bintulu (103), Tatau (74), Sibu (63), Kapit (52), Sarikei (47), Subis (45), Song (44), Sri Aman (31), Meradong (26), Tanjung Manis (22), Lubok Antu (20), Miri (20), Lundu (16), Mukah (13), Telang Usan (11), Serian (6), Samarahan (5), Bukit Mabong (4), Pakan (4), Bau (3), Kanowit (3), Tebedu (3), Julau (2), Dalat (2) and one each in Selangau, Sebauh, Betong and Beluru.
The latest figures brought the cumulative tally of positive cases in the state to 56,187 and the death toll to 356.
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