Malaysia

S’wak posts third consecutive day of over 140 new Covid-19 cases

New infections point to possible further spread of virus into communities

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 13 Jan 2021 6:02PM

S’wak posts third consecutive day of over 140 new Covid-19 cases
The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee says out of the 166 new cases in the state today, 94 are from Sibu, 48 in Miri, Kuching (15), Beluru (4), Bintulu (3) and one each in Belaga and Samarahan. – The Vibes file pic, January 13, 2021

by Stephen Then

MIRI – Sarawak today recorded 166 new Covid-19 cases, the third day the state exceeded 140 daily infections.

It is learnt that many of the new cases are coming from non-existing clusters, signalling further community spread.

In Miri, there is a new case that has travel history to neighbouring Brunei.

The state disaster management committee said in a statement that out of the 166 new cases today, 94 are from Sibu.

“In Miri, there are 48 new cases, 15 in Kuching, four in Beluru, three in Bintulu and one each in Belaga and Samarahan.

“Miri’s 32 cases are from sources unrelated to existing clusters.

“In Sibu, 88 of its new cases are from the Pasai Siong cluster (longhouse funeral cluster).”

In just three days, Sarawak has logged nearly 500 new Covid-19 infections.

The secretariat has appealed to the public to cooperate with authorities to contain the resurgence of the virus. – The Vibes, January 13, 2021

Related News

Malaysia / 5d

Online gambling syndicate with daily turnover of about RM27 million busted

Off beat / 1w

Malaysia’s ‘Happy Potato’ enters 4 new markets in 6 months

Opinion / 1w

Modernity beyond the West? What Saudi Arabia is really testing

Malaysia / 1w

Malaysia records 17.5 million international tourist arrivals from January - May

Malaysia / 2w

Malaysia must aim to return to budget surpluses again

Malaysia / 2w

New Malaysia-Thailand border crossing: Businesses will not be affected, says tourism authority

Spotlight

Malaysia

Driver responsible for deaths of two teenagers tests positive for drugs

Malaysia

FIA confirms Sepang return as Malaysia to host Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix on Oct 2-4, 2026

Malaysia

A tragic crash, and the ugly rush to judge by race

By The Vibes Says

Malaysia

No discussions yet regarding general election – Zahid

Malaysia

PAS and UMNO will not be ‘hugging and kissing’ for long - Muhyiddin

Malaysia

12 officers, police personnel arrested in RM2 million extortion case

World

What’s next for Karim Khan after ICC ouster?

Malaysia

Too early to gauge voter sentiment as Negeri campaign hits second week - Aminuddin

Malaysia

Car crashes into Kepong durian stall after entering wrong lane

You may be interested

Malaysia

‘If they're innocent, defend them, If they're guilty, prosecute them’ - PM

Malaysia

Six men claim trial over alleged kidnapping of businessman for RM8 million ransom

Malaysia

Malaysia to stage Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang - Anwar

Malaysia

Gunman on the loose after man shot in Nibong Tebal attempted murder case

Malaysia

Integrated air disaster management system needed with ‘one system, one command, one action’ approach

Malaysia

PRNNS: Tough last leg ahead for DAP, say analysts

By Ian McIntyre

Malaysia

Two teenage girls killed in Teluk Intan crash, driver detained

Malaysia

No discussions yet regarding general election – Zahid