Daily Covid-19 cases likely to soon exceed 1,000, next two to four weeks crucial for Singapore

The average daily number of Covid-19 cases has risen from 76 two weeks ago to 288 in the past week. - The Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE, Sept 11 (The Straits Times/ANN): The sharp rate of increase in local Covid-19 cases is worrying and the next two to four weeks will be crucial in terms of whether higher infection numbers will lead to more serious cases and deaths, said Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong.

The average daily number of Covid-19 cases has risen from 76 two weeks ago to 288 in the past week. The Health Ministry (MOH) expects this figure to exceed 1,000 soon, with more cases picked up through intensified testing.