The number of Covid-19 cases in categories four and five has increased to 15 percent during the third wave compared to just five percent previously, said Health Minister Dr Adham Baba.<br /><br />He said that Covid-19 cases during the third wave mostly affected those aged 20 to 40, involving sporadic cases and not linked to any clusters.<br /><br />“The number of people seeking (treatment) at stages four and five has increased of late. So, I suggest that the public be more cautious because some asymptomatic cases have been detected in these categories.<br /><br />“Those in categories four and five require oxygen assistance and some need to be ventilated,” he said at a virtual media conference today.<br /><br />Video source: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=875793593147161&ref=watch_permalink<br />
