Singapore could see 5,000 daily Covid-19 cases by mid-Oct, but most will have no or mild symptoms


Singapore is preparing to deal with 5,000 coronavirus cases a day. - The Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE, Oct 3 (The Straits Times/ANN): Singapore could see Covid-19 cases hit 5,000 a day in two weeks, although the vast majority of people - 98 per cent - will have mild or no symptoms, especially if they are vaccinated.

This comes as the authorities do a major review of all healthcare protocols to help make them simpler and easier to understand, as the nation adjusts to living with the virus.

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