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Covid-19 cases set to rise in Sabah after Raya, Kaamatan: Masidi

State minister says this based on MoH data, urges face-mask use in crowded areas

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 03 May 2022 11:28PM

Covid-19 cases set to rise in Sabah after Raya, Kaamatan: Masidi
Sabah Covid-19 spokesman Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun says new infections in the state can be curbed if the public adopts a responsible attitude in celebrating Aidilfitri and Kaamatan. – Bernama pic, May 3, 2022

KOTA KINABALU – New Covid-19 cases in Sabah are expected to increase after the Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Kaamatan festival celebrations, based on information from the Health Ministry, said state Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun.

The Sabah Covid-19 spokesman, however, said the increase in cases could be reduced if the public adopted a responsible attitude during the two festivals.

“Comply with all ministry recommendations like the use of face masks, although it is no longer mandatory outdoors. Research data in recent months shows that the majority of new cases in Sabah are due to sporadic infections.

“For this reason, we strongly recommend the use of face masks when in crowded places for celebrations and the festival,” he said in a statement tonight.

He said the Covid-19 situation in Sabah today remained under control with only 12 new infections, down two cases from yesterday’s figure.

“No new infections have been reported in 22 of the 27 districts in Sabah in the last 24 hours,” he said. – Bernama, May 3, 2022

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