Health Protection Agency (HPA) has advised caution over increasing number of covid cases.

HPA said on Monday that there were 142 positive cases reported last week - a 69% increase compared to the week prior. HPA added that the number of hospitalisations related to Covid was on the rise as well.

"We had 15 covid related hospitalisations in May. But as of 12th June, there has been 11 covid related hospitalisations", HPA said.

HPA advised safety precautions to ensure Covid spread can be curbed and ensure the safety of the high-risk patients.

HPA advised the public to isolate and test if symptoms occur and to wear masks in public and when visiting hospitals and high-risk patients. HPA also advised the public to self-quarantine if tested positive, and to inform HPA of close contacts. The public is also advised to complete vaccinations and to get booster shots.

HPA statement said that Covid cases have been on the rise in many countries. As such, HPA urged the public to practice caution to ensure Covid spread is curbed.