The increase in the number of Covid-19 cases is not related to the relaxed lockdown measures, the Health Ministry says. Officials have also dispelled fears that the ongoing cold season may have contributed to the spike in Covid-19 cases which soared to 14,805 on Wednesday following 637 new patients. Health Director-General Patrick Amothsaid there is no scientific evidence to show that Covid-19 spreads more during the cold season. “Whether they (cases) have taken a steep curve due to lifting of the lockdown measures is something yet to be established,” said Aman. He, however, said the lockdown can be re-imposed noting that this has been done in countries currently battling the virus.

Source: Standard Digital July 22, 2020 17:26 UTC