Covid-19 spike: Schools in Kuching, Padawan, Samarahan to only reopen in mid-August

KUCHING: The reopening of primary and secondary school classes in Kuching, Padawan and Samarahan districts have been postponed by a further two weeks to mid-August, following a spike in Covid-19 cases.

The state disaster management committee said the decision to postpone the reopening was made based on advice from the state Health Department and National Security Council, and with the agreement of the state Education Department.