Is the whole country locked down for two weeks? Army Commander issues a statement
Army Commander Shavendra Silva has denied reports on social media that the country will be completely shut down for two weeks. He added that no such decision had been taken at the moment. However, as announced earlier, strict travel restrictions will be imposed from today, he said.
The third reading of the port city commission bill passed with a majority of votes
The third reading of the port city commission bill passed with a majority of votes The third reading of the Colombo Port City Special Commission Bill was passed by a majority of 91 votes in Parliament. 149 votes were cast in favour of the Bill while 58 votes were cast against it. All government parties voted in favour of the bill while Samagi Jana Balawega, Jathika Jana Balaweka and the Tamil National Alliance voted against it. The second day of the debate on the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill was opened today by Samagi Jana Balawega MP Eran Wickramaratne.
All health workers were restricted from speaking to the media
All health workers representing the government health service are restricted from making statements to the media, The Secretary to the Ministry of Health has decided. All Health Officers in the Health Service, including all Provincial Health Secretaries, has to act accordingly. The Secretary of Health has stated that disciplinary action will be taken against all those who ignore it. The letter addressed to him is as follows.
Shammi Silva elected as the Chairman of Sri Lanka cricket.
Mr. Shammi Silva was elected unopposed as the Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket today (May 20)for the period 2021 – 2023 was held online. A statement issued by Sri Lanka Cricket stated that former Chairman Shammi Silva was re-elected to the post. Nominations for the post of Sri Lanka Cricket Mathivanan, Nishantha Ranatunga and Bandula Warnapura recently withdrew their nominations.
Corona current situation Sri Lanka – A big cluster of corona occurred at Mulathiv District
The Mullaitivu Health Inspectorate says that a cluster of corona has been created at a garment factory in the Puthukudiirippu area in Mullaitivu and that number has now increased to 266. The Mullaitivu Health Inspector’s Office said that steps have been taken to quarantine those who have been in close contact with the infected persons at home.
The government issues a special notice to all those over 55 years.
Anyone over the age of 55 who has symptoms of corona disease, such as respiratory distress, should be admitted to a hospital immediately or seek medical advice, the Commander of the National Center for the Prevention of Coronavirus, Shavendra Silva, said. This was announced by the Director-General of Government Information.
Corona pandemic current situation in Sri Lanka- The second dose of AstraZeneca vaccine is selling for Rs 5000 in the black market – (GMOA)
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) says that those who received the first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine administered in Sri Lanka for corona control have to pay Rs. 5,000 to obtain the second dose. The secretary of the association Dr Benal Pagnanandu said that his association had received complaints that an institution had instructed him to pay Rs. 5,000 to register for the second dose. He also said that it is a serious problem to sell the stock of the vaccine for money when a large number of people who received the first dose of the vaccine are waiting without the second dose. He said that he had lodged a complaint with the Minister of Health and the Director-General of Health Services and requested a comprehensive investigation into the matter.
“Vaharaka Hela Osuwa” clinically tested for treating corona
Vaharaka Hela Osuwa’, which was developed to cure pneumonia caused by corona infection, is currently being prepared for clinical trials in hospitals, its manufacturer Anil Kariyawasam said He added that the drug, which has already been approved by the Ayurvedic Formulas Committee, is being tested to be given to corona patients in government hospitals. He also said about the current conspiracy implemented against this drug. Mr Jayantha Samarakoon, husband of the former Deputy Director of the Ministry of Health, Mrs Paba Palihawadana also participated in the discussion. Made these comments in an interview on a youtube channel
Corona current situation in Sri Lanka – Government Medical Officers Association say they will not accept Sudath Samaraweera’s advice.
The Government Medical Officers’ Association states that it will no longer accept the advice of the Head of the Epidemiology Unit, Mr Sudath Samaraweera. The union has requested Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi to appoint the division under a Deputy Director-General of Health Services; the Assistant Secretary of the Government Medical Officers’ Association Naveen de Zoysa stated at a media briefing held by the Association. He also said that if the matter requested by him happens, it will be difficult to work under Sudath Samaraweera and that decision will be communicated to his branches. The association was of the view that the head of the Epidemiology Unit was misleading the government and the entire process by not showing accurate data in the country.
Collect essential items including food and medicine – Army Commander informs the whole country
Army Commander Shavendra Silva has instructed the public to stock up on essential medicines, food and beverages at home for the next few days. He also said that the advance notice that the travel restrictions will be imposed from the 21st was for the people to collect essential items. He also states that no one will be allowed to walk on the roads when traffic restrictions are imposed. He added that prolonged travel restrictions would help the health sector control the spread of the disease.