Police Arrested Violators of Quarantine Laws
215 people have been arrested for violating the quarantine rules during the last 24 hours. (May 03) Police Media Spokesman, DIG Ajith Rohana stated that police has arrested 4,857 such individuals since October 30. The police have received information that liquor parties are being held in certain places without following the health recommendations and that such persons will be charged under the quarantine laws as well as the criminal law of the country.
There will be a shortage of oxygen in the country, very soon- The Association of Specialist Physicians
There will be a shortage of oxygen soon; the Association of Specialist Physicians stated. Its chairman, specialist Dr Lakkumar Fernando said that it would not be possible to provide oxygen cylinders close to the patient’s bed due to the shortage of cylinders in the country. He also said that there were problems with the statistics given to the health sector and that it was too late for the government to make a decision. He made these comments while joining an interview with an online channel.
Isolation on Piliyandala Police area will be lifted
Isolation on Piliyandala Police area will be lifted & 10 GN Divisions in Piliyandala will be placed in isolation from 05 AM on Monday (03).Gorakapitiya, Nampamunuwa, Dhampe, Batakeththara North, Pelanwatte West, Kesbewa South, Pelanwatte East Makandana East, Mahawiththara North, Madapath GN Divisions in Piliyandana Police are will be isolation from 05 AM on Monday (03).Arawwala North in Maharagama Police area will be placed in isolation from 05 AM on Monday (03); Army Commander.1,843 COVID-19 cases reported so far today (02), another record high in daily infections : Govt Info Dept
08 districts in a danger; the whole country is in danger if those are not isolated immediately
The health authorities have pointed out to the government that the corona spreading situation in eight districts of the country is becoming very serious. The situation in Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Kurunegala, Kandy, Matale, Moneragala and Hambantota districts is likely to worsen in the future, the Government Medical Officers’ Association noted. The situation in the district was “serious” due to delays in conducting tests, hospitalizing infected people and identifying associates; Dr Naveen de Zoysa, Assistant Secretary of the Association, said. He said that to get rid of this serious situation, immediate action should be taken to impose travel restrictions and the government should implement a formal program regarding the proper implementation of health advice.
We can import Oxygen from a country like Singapore; Minister Dullas Alahapperuma
If the production of oxygen for coronary infections in Sri Lanka is not sufficient, it has been decided to import it from a country like Singapore; Minister Dullas Alahapperuma started. He said these while addressing the Matara District Corona Task Force. Meanwhile, the two companies that supply oxygen to the country have informed the Ministry of Health that they can supply three times as much oxygen as the country currently needs. The daily oxygen production capacity of the country is 67,000 litres and the daily requirement for the health sector is 22,000 litres.
9 more Covid deaths reported during the past 24 hours – a young man among them
Nine more COVID19 deaths have been reported, said the Director-General of Health Services, Dr Asela Gunawardena. Accordingly, the number of COVID 19 deaths reported from Sri Lanka has risen to 687.
More areas locked down with immediate effect
The Piliyandala police area has been locked down with immediate effect. Oris Hill and Appuwalipuram GN Divisions in Trincomalee & Neeldandaheena GN Division in Walapane isolated with immediate effect. Walana North, Wekada West, Kiriberiya, Palamulla East GN Divisions in the Kaluta District isolated with immediate effect : Army Commander also 187 people arrested in 24 hours for failing to wear facemasks and follow quaraanrrine regulations : Police Spokesperson.
New Covid-19 Guidelines Issued
Sri Lanka’s Director General of Health Services on Saturday (01) issued a series of guidelines to control the spread of COVID-19 with effect from the 01st of May 2021. The instructions are as follows: 01. Conference / Seminars / Meetings / Brand Luncheons are not allowed until 21st May 2021. The decision will be reviewed based on the COVID-19 situation in Sri Lanka. 02. Super Markets, Shopping Malls, Financial Institutions, Textile Stores, retail outlets can operate only with 25% customer capacity present at any given time. 03. Events and public gatherings held at closed and open venues prohibited until further notice 04. The gathering of people in religious places should be suspended. 05. Cinemas and Theaters, Kids Playgrounds, Swimming Pools, Pubs and Bars, Casinos and Nightclubs, betting centers and spas will remain closed until further notice. 06. Accommodation in Hotels, Inns & Guest Houses etc. can only operate with 50% of the total capacity and should not be in operation after 10.00 pm. 07. Carnival, musical shows, beach parties / festivals are not allowed. 08. Open-stalls, Fairs and Bakeries should be operate with 25% of the customer capacity present at any given time. 09. Courts – Up to 25% of the total capacity is open to the public. 10. NO visitation for Prison inmates 11. Schools, Preschools, Universities and Higher Educational Institutions, Tuition Classes Closed until notified. 12. NO permission for Weddings from May 04 to May 20, 2021.
The government introduced Sathosa Relief Pack-2
The Ministry of Trade will issue an essential goods relief pack which is named Sathosa Relief Pack-2 via Lanka Sathosa for Rs. 1000 from the 2nd of May; Minister Bandula Gunawardena said. Public purchasing the relief packs will be provided an opportunity to purchase a 400 gram milk powder packet, with a discount of Rs. 5; he further added. The essential goods in the new relief pack include: Samba Rice- 1 kiloNadu Rice – 1 kiloFlour – 1 kiloRed Australian Dhal – 1 kiloWhite Sugar- 1 kiloThai Sprats- 200 gramsHand santizer- 50ml bottleFace maskTea leaves – 100 gramsSoya Meat- 50 grams packetChili flakes – 100 grams
The government is discussing importing the AstraZeneca vaccine from another country- Army Commander
Senior Adviser to the President Lalith Weeratunga has discussed purchasing an AstraZeneca vaccine manufactured in another country instead of the AstraZeneca vaccine manufactured in India; Army Commander Shavendra Silva stated. The Army Commander stated that he believed that the vaccine would be given.