Field hospital built for possible Covid-19 case increase, says Uggah


SIBU: The Sarawak government’s move to build a permanent field hospital at the Sibu Hospital compound is part of preparations to face any possible resurgence in Covid-19 cases in the future.

Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas (pic), said that the 100-bed hospital, costing more than RM1.6mil, was built in line with the decision of the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (JPBN), and agreed by Chief Minister, Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

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