Malaysia

6 die of Covid-19 in remote Sarawak town; 4 died at home

State’s total death toll now at 669, 2,929 new cases today

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 18 Sep 2021 6:40PM

6 die of Covid-19 in remote Sarawak town; 4 died at home
There were four other Covid-19 deaths today state-wide, three in Betong aged 55, 77 and 79 and one in Sibu age 82. – Bernama pic, September 18, 2021

MIRI – A remote little town in Sarawak called Pusa saw six Covid-19 deaths with four brought-in-dead cases to Betong Hospital, which is about 60km away.

In a statement, the State Disaster Management Committee reported that the deceased were aged 29, 49, 62, 67, 69 and 73.

There were four other coronavirus deaths today state-wide, three in Betong aged 55, 77 and 79 and one in Sibu age 82.

The total death toll is now at 669 with 2,929 new cases today.

Kuching saw 747 infections, Sibu (328), Bintulu (311), Sri Aman (286), Miri (173), Saratok (116) and other districts less than 100 new cases each. – The Vibes, September 18, 2021

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