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Sarawak to tighten travel restrictions due to COVID-19

Apr 17, 2021

Sarawak is set to enforce tighter travel restrictions after it discovered that over 500 COVID-19 cases in the state this year were due to inter-zone movements.

State authorities say as such, starting Monday, inter-zone travel will only be allowed for those in essential services and during emergency situations.

Sarawak recorded 960 cases, the highest number of the country's daily infections tally yesterday.

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40 fully vaccinated workers infected by COVID-19, had less severe symptoms

Those who’ve been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, can still be infected by the coronavirus, but with less severe symptoms. 

The Health Ministry says this is after 40 fully immunized health workers tested positive for COVID-19.

Because of this, it has reminded that even with the vaccine, people should remain vigilant against the threat of the coronavirus.

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NUTP urge schools in high risk areas to be closed

The government has been urged to consider closing schools in high risk COVID-19 areas, as a precaution against the coronavirus.

The National Union of the Teaching Profession says similar steps should also be taken for schools in Kelantan after several areas there were placed under a Movement Control Order.

Meanwhile, it assured that teachers are prepared to deal with their lessons if schools were to be ordered shut.