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A birthday party sparked a new Covid-19 cluster in Ranau as Sabah's new cases rose sharply by 565 today

KOTA KINABALU: A birthday party in Ranau is believed to have contributed to the emergence of a new cluster at Kg Kimolohing in the district.

The easing of various restrictions and the declining level of standard operating procedure (SOP) compliance among the community are likely contributors of Sabah’s high number of sporadic cases, said Sabah’s Covid-19 spokesperson Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun.  “The eagerness to return to the pre-pandemic lifestyle has led to a careless and negligent attitude in adhering to SOPs when socialising at work and in public,” he said

KOTA KINABALU: It is unlikely that the higher number of Covid-19 cases in Ranau and Kota Belud was triggered by a surge in domestic tourists, says state Covid-19 spokesman Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun.

KOTA KINABALU: The relaxation of various restrictions coupled with declining adherence with standard operating procedure (SOP) may have led to the high number of symptomatic and sporadic cases Sabah, says Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun.

Over half of the teenage population in Sabah have been fully vaccinated, with some 244,191 having completed both doses of the vaccine as of Oct 22, said Sabah’s Covid-19 spokesperson Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun.  He said 323,668 adolescents have completed their first dose to date, which is equivalent to 74.58 per cent of the teenage population.  He added that 20,322 individuals were vaccinated on Oct 22, of which 13,556 were adults and 6,766 were teenagers

The State Government is urging grassroots leaders to ensure that all residents comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs), in view of the rising sporadic cases in Sabah.  Sabah’s Covid-19 spokesperson Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun said of the 641 cases recorded in the State on Friday, 41.3 per cent were sporadic cases where the source of infection is unknown – an increase from 35 per cent the day earlier.  “What is worrying is the rising number of sporadic cases,...

The State Government issued new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the operation of markets under Phase Three of the National Recovery Plan (NRP).  Sabah’s Covid-19 Spokesperson Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun said this applies to daily markets, farmer markets (tamu and pasar tani), wholesale markets, night markets and weekly markets.  Under the SOPs, the operating hours would be determined by the Local Authorities (PBT) and all staff and operators must be fully vaccinated.  ...

Sabah’s cases dipped to 426 on Wednesday, the lowest figure recorded since July 16, said Sabah’s Covid-19 spokesperson Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun.  He said 10 deaths were recorded throughout Sabah – three in Keningau and one each in Kudat, Sipitang, Pitas, Kota Kinabalu, Kota Marudu, Beluran and Nabawan.  On Sabah’s caseload, Kota Belud topped the list with 45 cases, followed by Kota Kinabalu (43), Ranau (36), Tenom (34), Kota Marudu (34), Keningau (27), Tuaran (2...

KOTA KINABALU: A primary school from rural Ranau has been gaining international recognition by winning virtual competitions for their innovative face mask concept.