21 positive thus far from nearly completed testing of 668 samples

SIBU: Testing of the 668 samples collected during the recent large-scale Covid-19 screening at Sibujaya market here is almost completed, with 21 of them positive for Covid-19 thus far, said Sarawak Health director Dr Chin Zin Hing.

He disclosed this to The Borneo Post yesterday when asked on the progress of the testing of these samples and the number of positive cases from the samples.

“(The testing of the 668 samples) Almost complete. (A total of) 21 (from these samples detected) positive.”

Giving further details, Dr Chin said the cumulative cases of Covid-19 reported in Sibujaya until Feb 4 stood at 141.

“The active case detection (ACD) is being carried out in Sibujaya,” he added.

Meanwhile, last Sunday, only 668 individuals turned up for the large-scale Covid19 screening held at Sibujaya market.

The screening was held following an increase in positive cases in Sibujaya.

In a press release yesterday, Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) chairman Sempurai Petrus Ngelai said the Ministry of Health (MoH) will be conducting another round of mass PCR Covid-19 screening at the open space near Sibujaya flats on Feb 7 (Sunday) from 9am until noon.

In this regard, he encouraged all residents of Sibujaya flats to come for the PCR swab screening.

“The council will assist the other agencies to provide all the assistance needed to ensure smooth screening process.

“I also urge those at Sibujaya including the flats area to come forward for the PCR screening to break the chain of Covid-19 infection in the township.

“Please observe the SOP (standard operating procedure) strictly and follow the directive from the police when you do the swab this Sunday,” Sempurai advised.