More space will be provided for low-income and middle-class people with ongoing housing projects- Prime Minister
The National Housing Development Authority has instructed to pay special attention to providing housing to a large number of low-income and middle-class people by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. He had noted these during a discussion with officials of the National Housing Development Authority at Temple Trees yesterday (May 11) afternoon, the Prime Minister’s Office said. The Prime Minister had focused on the proposed housing projects for low income and middle-class people as well as ongoing projects and instructed the officials of the National Housing Development Authority to take necessary steps to complete these projects without any delay.
Now Sri Lanka reporting the deaths of people who get infected one month ago recently infected peoples death numbers will be scary
The Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMC) has stated in a meeting with President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa that the country should immediately impose strict travel restrictions in the current situation. Its chairperson, Dr Padma Gunaratne, said the virus, which is currently spreading in Sri Lanka, is rapidly spreading than the previous strains spread in the country and that once an infected person is identified, he can infect many others easily. The number of infections and deaths reported today was from those who infected with the virus a month ago and the number of people infected and dying due to infections today would be known in another month.they added. The number of deaths would be much higher no matter how fast the vaccine is given, it will take at least another three months for it to fully develop immunity and vaccination will not solve the basic problem immediately they said. The association pointed out the president that it was essential to impose very strict travel restrictions in the current situation. They stated these at a media briefing held in Colombo.
More than 400 individuals arrested for violating quarantine rules during the past 24 hours
In the past 24 hours, 435 people have been arrested for violating quarantine laws; Police Media Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana stated. The total number of arrests since October 30 is 8,299 in the country
A new set of guidelines imposed for foreign visitors-the14 days quarantine is a mandatory
A new set of health guidelines has been issuedwith effect from yesterday (May 11)for people coming to Sri Lanka from abroad; The Minister of State for Covid Administration, Dr. Sudarshani Fernandopulle stated. The guidelines have been issued given the pandemic situation. Accordingly, a quarantine period of 14 days has been made mandatory for all the people who arrive in the country from abroad.
Corona present situation in Sri Lanka- The Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine administrated to 50000 people yesterday.
Minister of State Dr Channa Jayasumana stated that 50493 Chinese Sinopharm vaccines were given yesterday (May 11) With that 71203 Sri Lankans have been vaccinated against the Chinese Sinopharm vaccine so far. So far no significant side effects have been reported from the vaccine, he said. The vaccination program will continue today (May 12) in selected Medical Officer of Health divisions in the three districts of Colombo, Gampaha and Kalutara.
Dr Sudath Samaraweera hides scary data of pandemic – Dr Chandima Jeewandara & Dr Anuruddha Padeniya
The Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health is hiding data on the spread of the corona epidemic; Dr. Chandima Jeewander of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and Dr. Anuruddha Padeniya, President of the Government Medical Officers’ Association stated..They alleged that the Epidemiology Unit did not provide accurate data to the President and that was why the country could not be locked down. Dr. Sudath Samaraweera, Head of the Epidemiology Unit, said that because of the Minister of Epidemiology would not even provide accurate data on the epidemic and that the country was in grave danger. They made these comments while joining to an interview on Hiru Tv salakuna program.
Indias corona variant named as “variant of global concern”- WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified the coronavirus variant first found in India last year as a “variant of global concern”. It named as the B.1.617 and it has found thatmutation spreads more easily than other variants and it has already spread to more than 30 countries;the WHO said. The mutation is elevated from a “variant of interest” to a “variant of concern” (VOC). It shows evidence of fulfilling at least one of following criteria, including easy transmission, more severe illness, reduced neutralisation by antibodies or reduced effectiveness of treatment and vaccines.BBC
COVID 19 pandemic Sri Lanka – counrty is at its worst level at corona infections- moving as same level as India
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) says that despite the statistics on the spread of corona virus in Sri Lanka, the country is currently heading towards the worst possible situation in India. Dr. Prasad Colombage, a member of the executive committee of the association says that the government is once again being urged not to simply ignore the current situation. He added that this was not a simple event like the first wave but a very dangerous wave and there was a tendency for a serious increase in the number of patients in the coming days and that urgent action should be taken to address the possible difficulties.
Corona Technical Committee summoned – Risk is at 3rd level
To examine the methods currently used to face the third wave of Covid risk in Sri Lanka and to discuss new measures to be taken Covid Technical Committee of the Ministry of Health summoned at the Ministry of health The meeting was chaired by Dr. Sudarshini Fernandopulle, Minister of State for Primary Health Care, Epidemiology and Epidemiology. The committee focused on the rate of transmission of the vaccine in the third risk level, PCR efficacy, quarantine, hospitalization, treatment, oxygen levels, and mortality. Accordingly, the methods used and the current quarantine method was re-examined. The focus was on re-activating the guidelines that had been implemented earlier, instead of the previously revised quarantine system, given the current risk situation.
Sri Lanka’s corona infections will rise to thirty lacks
The number of corona deaths will exceed 20,000 and the number of infected will exceed 500,000 by September; Dr Sanjaya Perera, Drug and Health Management Consultant said He points out that the daily death and infection data currently being reported in the country cannot be depended upon as they are old results. He also says that there are more than 3 million accidental infections in the country. Therefore, the country should be shut down immediately. He made these comments while participating in an interview on an youtube channel.