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.
Sinopharm vaccine will not be given to Bangladesh for $ 10 – China
The Chinese ambassador to Colombo has said that reports that the Chinese-made Sinopharm corona vaccine is being given to Bangladesh in a single dose of $ 10 are untrue. The Bangladesh Health Minister had stated that their procurement agreement had not been finalized yet. He said he had discussed the matter with the Chinese ambassador to Bangladesh and Sinopharm.
Fertilizer importers are instructed to import organic fertilizer
The importers of chemical fertilizers met the Minister of Agriculture Mahindananda Aluthgamage at the Ministry of Agriculture yesterday. The importers agreed to import organic fertilizer until the country produces the required organic fertilizer. The Minister emphasized that there is no permission for the importation of toxic pesticides, chemical fertilizers and agro-chemicals. The Minister requested the fertilizer importers to extend all possible assistance to make Sri Lanka an organic home garden in the world and to promote sri lankan traditional farming. Minister of State Mohan de Silva, Secretary to the Ministry and a number of officials were present on the occasion.
Indian and British hybridization of coronavirus discovered in Vietnam
Vietnam announces hybridization of British and Indian corona varieties. They say the species is spreading rapidly and is more likely to breed through the air. Experts suggest that this variant will be lethal for many people and developing countries will be affected by this severely. Meanwhile, Trincomalee District Parliamentarian of the Sri Lanka People’s Front Nuwan Athukorala has been infected with the coronavirus. He is currently being treated at a private hospital in Colombo.
Private hospitals charging unfairly from corona patient
Private hospitals that treat patients with corona infections are being unfairly charged, says Samagi Jana Balawewa MP Mujibur Rahman. He wrote a letter to President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa urging him to take immediate action to prevent it. Although no significant treatment has been given to the infected in private hospitals, a large bill will be charged for it, he said. He said that even after the doctors had recommended that some infected people be discharged from hospitals, private hospitals were holding patients for days and offering large bills for various contracts. He said that he too had been subjected to such unfair charges when he was infected with corona and that he hopes to speak about this in Parliament as well.