Covid-19: 644 new infections in Sarawak, spike in cases due to targeted screening

By SHARON LING

KUCHING: Sarawak's new Covid-19 cases jumped to 644 on Thursday (July 22) after dropping below 400 for the last five days.

The state disaster management committee said the spike in cases was due to targeted screening at four locations, including two prisons.

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