New Covid-19 cluster reported in Sarawak, linked to oil tanker crew


KUCHING: A new Covid-19 cluster has been identified in Sarawak after four positive cases were reported Thursday (Aug 20), says the state disaster management committee.

In a statement Thursday, the committee said the new cases were classified as imported cases and brought the state's tally of confirmed infections to 686.

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