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Covid-19: New cluster in Sabah, as state records highest number of cases again

Both deaths yesterday also came from the state, while a new red zone was identified in Kolong

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 13 Oct 2020 6:52AM

Covid-19: New cluster in Sabah, as state records highest number of cases again
There are currently 1,898 active Covid-19 cases in Sabah, and a new cluster has also been identified at the Keningau district. – The Vibes filepic, October 13, 2020

by Neil Chan

KOTA KINABALU - Out of the 563 Covid-19 cases reported nationwide yesterday, 291 came from Sabah, while both deaths also came from the state.

The Health Ministry also said a new cluster has been identified in Kolong, which is located at the Keningau district.

According to a statement by the Sabah health department last night, Semporna recorded the highest number of new cases (98), followed by Kota Kinabalu (54), Sandakan (35), Tuaran (29), Papar (16), Putatan (12), and Lahad datu (11), while other districts recorded cases in single digits.

Total cumulative number of cases in Sabah stands at 4,621, with 2,688 active cases and 1,898 patients who have recovered. – The Vibes, October 13, 2020

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