KUCHING, Oct. 28 -- Sarawak has recorded its sixth human rabies fatality this year following the death of a 51-year-old man.

The Sarawak Health Department in a statement today said the man succumbed to the disease at a private health facility here recently.

"With this latest case, the total number of human rabies deaths in Sarawak this year has reached six, the same number recorded during the corresponding period in 2024," read the statement.

According to the department, the victim began showing symptoms of fever and numbness in his hands on October 8.

He sought outpatient treatment at a private clinic the following day but developed worsening symptoms, including muscle and joint pain and a sore throat on October 11.

"By Oct 18, his ...