MIRI – Covid-19 has spread to the Mulu National Park in the northern Sarawak interior, with several infections detected among the natives there.
The Vibes has learnt that health teams from here have been flown to the internationally renowned park, home to some of the world’s largest caves, to stop the spread.
Mulu assemblyman Datuk Gerawat Gala has also initiated an immediate response to contain the disease in his constituency.
“A few infections have been detected among the Mulu natives. I’ve held a meeting with the Mulu National Park management,” he told The Vibes.
“We are immediately setting up an isolation, quarantine and treatment facility in the park.
“Health personnel from Miri have also arrived in Mulu,” he said, adding that they are in the process of isolating and treating infected individuals.
“We must give in situ treatment in Mulu, as we cannot bring them to Miri Hospital due to logistical challenges.”
He said providing on-site treatment has worked well to stem the virus’ spread among the Penan in Long Lamai.
“The Long Lamai in situ isolation, quarantine and treatment centre saw 22 Penan recovering from Covid-19.
“The health team has done very well since arriving in Long Lamai.”
Gala said efforts are being made to vaccinate as many residents as possible, with walk-ins being done at the Mulu clinic.
He is conducting visits to encourage his constituents to get the jab as soon as possible when supply is flown in from Miri, about 200km away. – The Vibes, June 21, 2021
