SDMC says Sibu recorded the highest number of cases with 65 followed by Miri (40), Bintulu (36), Betong (23), Kuching (22), Julau (22) and Song (14). – Bernama file Photo
KUCHING (March 15): Sarawak recorded a Covid-19 fatality today along with 251 new positive cases, said the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC).
It said in a statement that the death toll in the state now stands at 91 with the latest death case involving a 64-year-old Sarawakian woman who had sought treatment at Kapit Hospital and was found to have Covid-19 symptoms of fever and cough.
“The victim’s RT-PCR test was found positive on Feb 25. She was subsequently referred to Sibu Hospital for further treatment.
“Her condition deteriorated thereafter and she passed away on March 14,” it said, noting that the patient had a history of comorbidity namely chronic kidney disease, hypertension and gout.
On the new positive cases, the committee said Sibu recorded the highest number of cases with 65 followed by Miri (40), Bintulu (36), Betong (23), Kuching (22), Julau (22) and Song (14).
“Seven other districts recorded single-digit cases and they are Kapit (8), Subis (8), Bau (4), Meradong (4), Sarikei (3), Samarahan (2) and Serian (1).
“This bring the total number of positive cases in the state to 12,702 cases,” it said.
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