KUCHING: Sarawak will wait for the Health Ministry to decide whether to make face masks mandatory in schools again following a rise in Covid-19 cases.
Deputy Premier Datuk Douglas Uggah Embas said the state disaster management committee would meet to discuss the matter once the ministry has made its decision.
Uggah, who chairs the committee, was responding to Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa’s proposal for masks to be used in schools again to prevent a Covid-19 surge from the new XBB.1.16 sub-variant, also known as Arcturus. “This is important. If any student gets infected after the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration and travels, it may easily lead to an outbreak at schools,” said Dr Zaliha.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Bandar Kuching MP repeats call for Sarawak boutique airline ‘transparency’KUCHING, April 26 ― The Sarawak government should be fully accountable and transparent on the plan to set up the state’s own boutique airline, said Bandar Kuching MP Dr...
Read more »
S'wak to wait for Health Ministry decision before mandating face masks in schoolsKUCHING: Sarawak will wait for the Health Ministry to decide on making face masks mandatory in schools before making a decision on the matter.
Read more »
Health Ministry orders recall of two types of instant noodlesPETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry has ordered the recall of two batches of instant noodles, one produced locally and another imported from Indonesia, after Taiwanese authorities said it contained a cancer-inducing substance.
Read more »
Cancerous Substance Claim: Health Ministry Orders Voluntary Recall Of Affected Ah Lai Instant Noodle Batch | TRPThe new Health DG pointed out that the ministry has been conducting tests on various brands of instant noodles available in the local market.
Read more »
Health Ministry finds carcinogenic compound in 11 Mi Sedaap instant noodles amid spotlight on ethylene oxideKUALA LUMPUR, April 26 — The Health Ministry has found ethylene oxide contamination in 11 types of Mi Sedaap instant noodles imported from Indonesia since 2022 and warned against...
Read more »
Gawai Dayak open house in Betong to feature culture, traditions of Iban communityKUCHING: The rich culture and traditions of Sarawak's Iban community will be on show at the Sarawak Tourism Federation's (STF) Gawai Dayak open house in June.
Read more »