Kuching has been identified as a Covid-19 red zone as it has a high number of cases at 118
The National Security Council (NSC) has announced Kuching as a Covid-19 red zone as it has a high number of cases.
It was reported on 2nd April that the number of cases in Kuching has reached 118.
According to Deputy Chief Minister, YB Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas who is also the Chairman of the State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN), Kota Samarahan which has been classified as orange zone has the highest number of cases with 20.
This is followed by Miri (11), Betong (9), Sarikei (6), Limbang (6), Bintulu (5), Serian (4), Sibu (4), and Simunjan, Sri Aman, Mukah, Matu and Lawas with one each.
Areas that were listed under the green zone are namely Bau, Lundu, Asajaya, Saratok, Pusa, Kabong, Maradong, Julau, Pakan, Kanowit, Selangau, Tatau, Sebauh, Dalat, Daro, Tanjung Manis, Marudi, Subis, Beluru, Telang Usan, Kapit, Belaga, Song, Bukit Mabong, Lubok Antu and Tebedu.
The state is categorised into three zones; red, orange and green.
Areas with more than 41 cases will be categorised as red zones while areas with 1 to 40 cases are categorised as orange zones. Green zones are areas with no Covid-19 cases.
