Indians flee to Mannar due to fear of corona.
The Navy has repatriated four boats carrying 40 Indian nationals who were trying to enter Mannar to escape the threat of heavy corona in India. The Navy has intercepted an attempt by 40 fishermen to enter Mannar using Indian fishing vessels off the coast of Mannar Due to the Corona threat in India during patrols conducted by the North and North Central Naval Command. Security has been beefed up at the maritime border for 24 hours and the Indian High Commission and the Indian Coast Guard have been informed about the Indian nationals detained at the Mannar border and sent back, Navy said.
Piumi Hansamali and Chandimal Jayasinghe arrested
Popular model Piumi Hansamali and renowned beautician Chandimal Jayasinghe have been arrested by the Fort Police. They were arrested on a complaint that they had held a birthday party at a star hotel in Colombo in violation of the quarantine law. After being produced before the court, the two have been released on Rs. 1 million bail each.
Kurunegala Mayor celebrates the birthday ignoring corona restrictions
Despite travel restrictions, Kurunegala Mayor Thushara Sanjeewa’s birthday was yesterday.According to the reports, Kurunegala Police had prepared a birthday cake for the occasion. The mayor cut the cake and presented it to those present. Senior police officers in charge of the area were also present at the occasion. Police Media Spokesman Ajith Rohana stated that a special police team comprising a Superintendent of Police has been appointed to investigate the incident. He further added that this act is against the quarantine law and should not be done by the police.
The country is in a very dangerous situation and pregnant mothers are in a very dangerous state.
Today, the country is on the brink of a corona bomb, says Dr Mayura Devolage, a specialist at the Colombo East Base Hospital. He says that pregnant mothers are in very serious danger and if all pregnant mothers get corona, 500 of them will die. Therefore, pregnant mothers should be given the corona vaccine as soon as possible and the country’s health sector should be prepared for that, he said. He says that at present there is no database and methodology for doctors and the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Health in Sri Lanka can be named as one of the most inefficient institutions in the world. He made these comments in an interview with a youtube channel.
Ruling party back row Parliament ministers stated about the worlds the first case filed against corona
Currently, people in 195 countries around the world are facing the challenge of the corona epidemic. The total number of infected people is more than 1.8 million. As the corona spreads to 195 countries, the only case against corona has been filed in Sri Lanka. Ven. Ulapane Sumangala Thero has accused Basil Rajapaksa of being responsible for all corona deaths in the country. His political base is well known throughout the country and it is a disgraceful act to pursue low political goals even in such a catastrophic situation. We condemn with contempt this shameless act of narrow political aims at a time when even the innocent poor realize their national responsibility and act without party affiliation at such a challenging time. Back row MP groupThe ruling party
Nurses are on strike tomorrow
The All Ceylon Nurses Association states that they will engage in a trade union action from tomorrow morning. The General Secretary of the Association stated that the nurses working in the Corona treatment centres are engaged in this trade union action to protest against the failure to provide solutions to the problems they face. He said that although the authorities were informed about these problems, no proper solutions have been provided so far. He further stated that they will be engaged in a trade union action from tomorrow morning till the next day, by reporting sick leave.
Coupon system is going to introduce to vaccination program in Colombo District
A proposal has been submitted to the District Development Committee to introduce a coupon scheme for corona vaccination in the Colombo District today. This proposal was made by the Chairman of the District Coordinating Committee, Member of Parliament Pradeep Undugoda. He pointed out that the coupon system is more effective in overcoming the congestion and some problems that are happening day by day during the corona injection. However, it is reported that a final decision hasn’t been taken in this regard.
Police are going to question the captain of the burnt ship
Police Media Spokesman Ajith Rohana stated that the captain and crew of the ship that was burnt near the Colombo harbor in Sri Lankan waters will be questioned tomorrow. He said that the crew of the ship has been placed under quarantine and the quarantine period will end tomorrow. The Marine Environment Authority (MEA) has complained to the police regarding the damage caused to the ecosystem of Sri Lanka’s territorial waters due to the destruction of the ship. Accordingly, the crew will be questioned about the incident.
Do not remove the travel restrictions until the virus is under control
The Medical Specialist Association urges that the current travel restrictions imposed by the government be maintained until the corona distribution reaches a manageable level. In a statement, they said the positive impact of travel restrictions on the lives of the people could not be underestimated, because of the country’s economy. The announcement also highly appreciates the government, including the President for the imposition of travel restrictions across the country in response to requests made by the health sector. The statement added that many corona patients could have died due to the paralysis of the health centre by the treatment centres.
Baddegama Samitha Thero passes away due to Corona, Panduwasnuwara chairman death also reported
Former Member of Parliament Ven. Baddegama Samitha Thero has passed away due to coronavirus infection. He passed away while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Matara. He was 59 years old at the time of his death. Meanwhile, it is also reported that Panduwasnuwara Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman RPD Sunil Jayaweera has died due to a corona infection. He was admitted to the IDH in Colombo due to a virus infection. He died while receiving treatment at the hospital. He was 60 years old at the time of his death. He represented the Sri Lanka People’s Front.