Singapore monitoring rise in Covid-19 cases; no indication variants are more transmissible or severe

In the week of April 27 to May 3, the estimated number of Covid-19 cases stood at 14,200, up from the 11,100 cases in the previous week. - Photo: ST

SINGAPORE: The Singapore authorities are monitoring the recent increase in the number of Covid-19 cases, but there is currently no indication that the variants spreading locally are more transmissible or cause more severe symptoms, compared with previous strains.

In the week of April 27 to May 3, the estimated number of Covid-19 cases stood at 14,200, up from the 11,100 cases in the previous week.