There were nine new cases of Covid-19 infections during the 24-hour period ending noon today, of which six involved local transmissions.

Of the six, four cases involved locals, all of which were recorded in Sarawak.

Three cases involved three known clusters in Kuching and one case is still under investigation.

Of the two cases of local transmission involving foreigners, both involved prison detainees - one in Kelantan and another in Sabah.