Higher Covid-19 cases in Ranau, Kota Belud not likely due to tourist surge, says Masidi


KOTA KINABALU: It is unlikely that the higher number of Covid-19 cases in Ranau and Kota Belud was triggered by a surge in domestic tourists, says state Covid-19 spokesman Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun.

"Looking at the location of the higher rate of infections, I don’t think so," he said when asked if the cases in the two districts could be linked to the large numbers of locals flocking to the areas with the easing of inter-district travel.

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