MCO in entire Sarawak from May 29

He said the decision was made after taking into account the worsening COVID-19 situation and concerns over cases linked to Variants of Concern that have been detected in Sarawak recently.

"We need to take a more drastic action to control the spread of COVID-19 infections before the situation becomes worse," Uggah, who is also the State Disaster Management Committee chairman told a press conference, here today.

Despite the imposition of the Conditional MCO with tightened standard operating procedures in the state, Sarawak continues to record increasing number of COVID-19 infections and detect new clusters linked to Hari Raya celebrations.

Sarawak registered 772 new COVID-19 positive cases today, bringing the total number of infections in the state to 44,738.

COVID-MCO (SARAWAK) 2 (LAST) KUCHING

The state also recorded the highest daily COVID-19 related deaths today after nine fatalities were reported, bringing the cumulative death toll to 272.

Meanwhile, the state Health Department has identified another new COVID-19 cluster, known as Tanjung Bundong cluster, involving the Samarahan district.

Under the cluster, 22 cases have been detected in Kampung Tanjung Bundong and Kampung Tanjung Bundong and its Lot Phase 1 and 2.