Bernama file photo shows a health worker conducting a Covid-19 swab test.
KUCHING (May 23): Sarawak recorded 663 new Covid-19 cases today of which 48.27 per cent (320 cases) were detected in Sibu, Kuching and Miri districts, said the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC).
It said in its Covid-19 daily update that the cumulative number of infections has now increased to 42,283.
It also said that the state registered another three fatalities, bringing the death toll to 252.
“Sibu, Kuching and Miri districts each recorded three-digit cases at 112, 105 and 103 respectively.
“This is followed by Belaga with 43 cases, Bintulu (37), Serian (29), Betong (29), Selangau (26), Pakan (23), Samarahan (22), Mukah (16), Kapit (15), Tanjung Manis (15), Sarikei (14), Subis (11), Sri Aman (10), Lawas (9), Bau (8), Kanowit (7), Song (6), Pusa (4), Meradong (3), Julau (3), Beluru (3), Tatau (2), Tebedu (2), Asajaya (2), Marudi (1), Bukit Mabong (1), Dalat (1) and Simunjan (1),” it said.
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