New Covid cluster detected  in Tongod

22 Sep 2020 • 9:20 AM MYT
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Kota Kinabalu:

The Ministry of Health has identified a new Covid-19 cluster in Tongod, Sandakan, making it the fifth in the State, with five cases.

The cluster, named the Quarters cluster, was identified after a community screening in the district conducted on Sept 6, following the detection of a positive Covid-19 case involving a health official on Sept 4.

All five individuals who are asymptomatic have been admitted to the Duchess of Kent Hospital for treatment.  

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Meanwhile, the State recorded a total of 49 new Covid-19 cases Monday, bringing the tally to 1,129.

The Pulau cluster registered 14 cases involving one foreigner, whereas the Selamat cluster recorded 12.

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Five cases were also detected from the Benteng LD cluster involving two foreigners.