Sri Lanka’s corona infection average exceeding the average of India
The number of cases of coronavirus infection in Sri Lanka has now surpassed that of India; the Association of Public Health Inspectors The Secretary of the Association Mahinda Balasuriya points out that in the past few days, around 1900 infected people have been found in Sri Lanka every day. He also points out that it is a high level when compared to the population of Sri Lanka. He said that although 300,000 patients are reported daily from India, it is still below the average in Sri Lanka in terms of Indian population. LANKACNEWS
Sri Lanka should impose travel restrictions- World Health Organization
The World Health Organization (WHO) urges Sri Lanka to pay close attention to corona infections as a serious prevalence in Sri Lanka and to impose strict travel restrictions. The organization said in a statement that Sri Lanka was nearing the most challenging period and appreciated the hard work of Sri Lankan health workers in the face of the pandemic and said it was ready to assist in any way possible to save lives and control the virus. Imposing travel restrictions is essential to control the pandemic as vaccination was not the only tool to control the virus at the moment.
Today’s weather
Showers or thundershowers during the evening or night in many parts of the island today (April 06). The Met Department warns that showers will occur in the Eastern Province and in the Hambantota District and Sabaragamuwa, Central, Western, Uva, North Western and Southern Provinces. Heavy showers over 75 mm are also possible. It also urges the public to take necessary measures to minimize the dangers by temporary strong winds and thunderstorms.
Sri Lanka reports14 more Covid deaths
Director General of Health Services Dr. Asela Gunawardena says that 14 people have died due to the Kovid-19 virus. Accordingly, the total number of Covid deaths reported from Sri Lanka is 734.
The Mattala exit gate of the Southern Expressway has been temporarily closed
The Mattala exit gate of the Southern Expressway has been temporarily closed. This action was taken after few employees in the ticket counter were reported infected with COVID 19. Expressway authorities say that the Sooriyawewa exit should be used instead of the Mattala exit. However, there is no obstacle to enter to the expressway from the Mattala entrance
Ayurvedic Medicine which is manufactured by Dhammika Bandara is not suitable for corona
The drug manufactured by Dhammika Bandara of Kegalle for the coronavirus has failed the clinical trial. These clinical trials were conducted and referred to an ethics committee set up under the auspices of Rajarata University. The clinical trial was conducted by 12 of its members and the honey failed the test. Because of this, it has been proven that the drug is not suitable for treating coronavirus.
Two or three times as many infected people in the society as identified. Impose maximum travel restrictions – Sri Lanka Medical Association
The number of corona patients diagnosed daily is approaching 2,000, but two to three times as many are at large in the community, according to the Ceylon Medical Association. Its chairman specialist Dr. Padma Gunaratne points out that the number of hospital beds reserved for corona patients is increasing rapidly and the intensive care units are also filling up. She also requested for maximum travel restrictions because hospitals are filling up rapidly.
There is a risk of spreading the Indian variety of Corona in Sri Lanka
There is a risk of spreading rapidly spreading Indian COVID 19 strain in Sri Lanka; Dr Sudath Samaraweera, Head of the Epidemiology Unit said. Also, there is a greater chance of this Indian virus entering the country due to the involvement of fishermen from India and the Sri Lankan fishing community in the deep sea he further added. He points out that the spread of this new strain of the virus has accelerated and that more than one person is at risk of infection from one person. Therefore, the authorities should pay attention to the risk of the Indian variety coming to Sri Lanka through the fishing community.
Don’t try to be a hero. I am also one of the five who make the war won-Sarath Weerasekera heated debate with Sarath Fonseka
Do not try to be a hero. I am also one of the five who make the war won, ”said the Minister of Defense Sarath Weerasekara in Parliament. He made these comments during a heated debate in Parliament with Samagi Jana Balawegaya Parliament Minister Sarath Fonseka
Three individuals from the same house die due to corona infection.
Three individuals of the same house died while receiving treatment at the IDH Hospital in Colombo due to corona infection. The deceased have been identified as three residents of the Gonawatta area in Malabe. The victims were aged 94, 86 and 82 respectively one of the deceased was a former Kaduwela Municipal Councilor. The other two were women.