Sarawakians warned against complacency as Covid-19 cases within state hit record high
KUCHING, Aug 17 — State Health director Datuk Dr Mohamed Sapian Mohamed has warned that the Covid-19 pandemic in Sarawak could get worse should Sarawakians fail to do their part in stopping the spread of the virus.
Dr Mohamed Sapian appealed to the people not to organise or participate in any social gatherings, events, or celebrations at this time as infected individuals, either asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic, may be present. He said to date there are 45 active clusters in Kuching District, four in Bau District, and five in Lundu District.
“The public are urged once again to stay at home if there are no important matters. If they have to be in a public place, always make sure face masks are worn and social distancing is practiced as well as adhere to the existing SOPs. He also pointed out that 1,144 or 73 per cent of the new Covid-19 cases reported yesterday were in Kuching Division — Kuching District , Bau District , and Lundu District .
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