Brunei: Rising number of Covid-19 cases not a concern as health ministry confirms another 52 new infections


A woman holds a small bottle labeled with a "Vaccine COVID-19" sticker and a medical syringe in this illustration. - Reuters

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Jan 30 (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): For the past few days, the number of individuals contracting Covid-19 in the Sultanate has been rising, igniting a growing concern in the public, said Minister of Health Dato Seri Setia Dr Mohd Isham Jaafar at a press conference in the capital.

The increasing figure was mostly private residence cases, with only a few from workplaces or dormitories, said the minister.

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