Kuching recorded 258 new cases followed by Saratok (131) and Miri (126).
KUCHING (July 22): Sarawak’s new Covid-19 cases soared to 644 today with Kuching recording the highest number of cases at 258 with no deaths, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said.
Many of the cases were detected due to targeted screenings in localities such as Kampung Seratau here which contributed to 145 of the new cases today; Rumah Kambieng, Abu Bengang in Krian Saratok with 126 new cases which has been under the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) and declared one of Sarawak’s latest cluster; Tembok Miri Cluster (120 cases); and Tembok Sri Aman Cluster (25 cases).
“Besides Kuching, another 22 districts also reported new cases with Saratok and Miri recording three-digit figures at 131 and 126 cases respectively,” SDMC said in a statement today.
This was followed by Sri Aman with 27 new cases, Sibu (22), Samarahan (15), Serian (12), Bau (12), Betong (7), Pakan (4), Lundu (4), Kapit (4), Sarikei (4), Telang Usan (4), Bintulu (2), Lawas (2), Meradong (2), Beluru (2), Subis (2), and one each in Song, Tebedu, Bukit Mabong and Selangau, the committee added.
Sarawak’s cumulative number of Covid-19 cases now stands at 72,857.
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