Can "Second" be used without "First" in the preceding paragraph?

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Can "Second" be used without "First" in the preceding paragraph?

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If the doubling of cases continues, Singapore could see 3,200 cases a day next month, he added.

Second, it is unclear how many more patients will fall seriously ill and die.

This number is at a much lower level due to the protective effect of vaccinations. A total of 23 intensive care unit (ICU) beds have been occupied.

Can "Second" be used without "First" in the preceding paragraph?

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Re: Can "Second" be used without "First" in the preceding paragraph?

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Grammatically, yes, but in context rather strange. 'Also/In addition' etc. would be better.
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