(Courtesy)The government has said the reducing number of Covid-19 cases reported daily is an indication the curve is flattening. However, this can only be confirmed if the positivity rate goes down to five per cent and is maintained for two to three weeks. Yesterday Health Chief Administrative Secretary Dr Rashid Aman reported 193 cases out of 3,381 samples. Health Director General Dr Patrick Amoth said the 193 cases represent a positivity rate of six per cent. WHO Technical Lead for Covid-19 Dr Maria Van Kerkhove said a positivity rate of 30 or above 50 per cent means not enough testing is being done and so some cases are being missed.

Source: Standard Digital August 25, 2020 07:36 UTC