This information is now being highlighted in the media with the purpose of putting the “high” number of cases in perspective to curtail unwarranted fear among the public. These numbers show that only 1.5% of the total cases are in the more worrisome last three categories. If not, the daily numbers and categories do not reflect the real situation on the ground. These numbers also form the basis upon which decisions on further actions or relaxation of standard operating procedures are made. Perhaps the main news media could highlight these three crucial numbers daily.

Source: The Star July 21, 2021 00:11 UTC