Sarawak adds nine more Covid-19 cases
Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah speaking to reporters on the updates of Covid-19 situation in Sarawak April 24, 2020. — Picture courtesy of Sarawak Public Communications Unit
He said Kuching District, which yesterday recorded zero cases, today recorded seven cases, while Samarahan and Serian Districts each recorded one case. He said out of the 17 cases, 12 are from Kuching District, four from Samarahan District and one from Betong District. Uggah, who is also the deputy chief minister, said 147 cases of persons-under-investigation are recorded today, bringing the total number to 4,264 to-date.Uggah also announced that 50 healthcare workers from the Kuching District have been confirmed as Covid-19 positive cases.
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