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Sarawak Covid-19 deaths hit 99

71-year-old man, 69-year-old woman latest to succumb to disease in state

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 23 Mar 2021 5:49PM

Sarawak Covid-19 deaths hit 99
Sarawak today records 140 new coronavirus infections, most of which are in Miri at 52. – The Vibes file pic, March 23, 2021

MIRI – Sarawak’s Covid-19 death toll now stands at 99, with two fatalities reported at Sibu Hospital today.

The latest victims are a 71-year-old man and a 69-year-old woman, confirmed the state Disaster Management Committee secretariat in a statement.

“These latest fatalities bring the (state’s) total death toll to 99.

“We extend our condolences to the family of the deceased.”

Sarawak also recorded 140 new infections, with Miri logging 52, Sibu (36), Bintulu (27) and other districts (fewer than 10).

There are 31 active clusters statewide. – The Vibes, March 23, 2021

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