![Sarawak to create buffer zone between Sri Aman, Sarikei to curb rabies Sarawak to create buffer zone between Sri Aman, Sarikei to curb rabies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/61499002681_Seriananjing.jpg)
Sarawak to create buffer zone between Sri Aman, Sarikei to curb rabies
The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (JPBNS) has decided to establish a buffer zone between Sarikei and Sri Aman to curb the spread of rabies (mad dog disease) to other areas in the state.
Wed Jul 26 2017
![Rabies: 366 pet dogs, cats in Kuala Sepetang vaccinated Rabies: 366 pet dogs, cats in Kuala Sepetang vaccinated](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/81443020127_rabiesanjing.jpg)
Rabies: 366 pet dogs, cats in Kuala Sepetang vaccinated
The vaccination of the 127 dogs and 239 cats was implemented as a prevention measure to curb rabies or mad dog disease in the state.
Tue Jul 25 2017
![No new cases of rabies, situation under control - Subramaniam No new cases of rabies, situation under control - Subramaniam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/61499842436_Seriananjing.jpg)
No new cases of rabies, situation under control - Subramaniam
Right now, the number of rabies cases recorded remained at five and the situation is under control, he said.
Fri Jul 21 2017
![Fifth rabies patient not in critical condition Fifth rabies patient not in critical condition](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/71446634949_BloodDonation.jpg)
Fifth rabies patient not in critical condition
The man, who hails from Kampung Remun, Serian in Sarawak was placed in a special isolation ward at the Sarawak General Hospital (HUS) for intensive monitoring.
Thu Jul 20 2017
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6,000 doses of rabies vaccine sent to Sarawak
Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek said the the vaccine would be given to dogs and cats which had not been infected with rabies.
Tue Jul 04 2017
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Rabies: Residents ordered to lock up dogs, cats
The Sarawak Health Department, Veterinary Services Department and Sarawak Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) gave the directive at a meeting with residents of the villages.
Sun Jul 02 2017