This phase of the pandemic is more complicated than previous ones. The Government and NPHET have been trying to lift restrictions, even as the models indicate that case numbers were expected to rise.
In simultaneously expressing concern about case numbers and announcing their willingness to proceed with a further reopening of society, they are sending two seemingly contradictory messages.
Part of the rationale is that NPHET believes that cases are rising largely because enough people are not adhering to basic transmission-prevention practices.
It said that cases had risen in recent weeks because fewer people were regularly washing their hands, wearing masks and checking Covid passes.