Riding the wave cautiously

While recent epidemiological data suggest that Covid-19 transmission has begun to slow down in some areas of the country, the government has decided to maintain stringent curbs, as experts contend that the jury is still out on whether or not the Omicron-fuelled third wave of infections has passed its peak.

Monday saw some 34,000 new cases – the lowest daily figure for the past two weeks and almost half the record-breaking 64,000 cases reported on Feb 16. On Tuesday, nearly 57,500 new cases were reported.