Three die from rabies in Sarawak


KUCHING: Three people have died from rabies in Sarawak this month, bringing the total number of fatalities to 71 since the outbreak was declared in July 2017.

State Health Department director Dr Ooi Choo Huck said the latest victims passed away on Jan 9, 12 and 20.

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