The number of new COVID-19 cases rose to 63 on Thursday, the highest since September 2.

The health authorities said 16 virus patients are receiving hospital treatment, including three in intensive care.

Twenty-five patients recovered overnight, leaving 473 active cases.

The administration of booster jabs is picking up pace, with 67,346 now having received the extra jab. 

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