Oxygen shortage in several hospitals in Homagama; hospitals have to give oxygen to 25% of infected.
Former JVP Member of Parliament Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa states that there is a shortage of oxygen in several hospitals in the country now. He added that this time the corona virus was in a different condition than the previous two waves and even those who were kept in normal wards had to be given oxygen. He added that 25% of the corona patients currently being treated at the Homagama Hospital had to be given oxygen. He said these while addressing a public meeting organized by the JVP.
The situation in Sri Lanka is dangerous – Public Health Inspectors warn the country
Delayed in receiving laboratory reports in the first and second waves of Covid-19, as well as in this wave is unfortunate; the President of the Association of Public Health Inspectors Upul Rohana stated. He said this while expressing his views to the media. He also stressed that the authorities should take steps to establish a system to obtain laboratory reports expeditiously. The current situation in the country is more dangerous and serious than what is being reported through laboratory reports and patient data; He further added.
All schools will remain closed until May 07 – Minister of Education
All schools will be closed islandwide until May 07.Education Minister G.L Peiris stated. The Minister said that the decision on the reopening date of schools would be taken later. Authorities closed all schools and tuition classes from April 30 after increasing of Covid infections in the country.
Sri Lanka is in a Fear of death; Self lockdowns – Colombo goes deserted
The number of people in many cities across the country has dropped dramatically as the number of infected people has risen sharply in the country; media reports. Traffic was light at the night on many roads in Colombo yesterday. Health officials have issued a stern warning to limit travel as much as possible to control the spread of the virus. Many areas are currently isolated to control the spread of the corona virus. lanka c news
“Corona healed in two days; I was the one who suppressed the Burandix cluster – Ayurvedic doctor Dr. Amila Sanjeewa ”
Dr. Amila Sanjeewa states that he was the one who completely suppressed the corona cluster which was originally formed by the Brandix factory. The honey and other medicines he has produced has been distributed to 2 million people in the country, among themabout 60,000 are corona infected ,he added. He said the drug could cure a corona infection within two days, and if average person who is not yet infected would not get corona after the medecine. He says that he is giving this medicine completely free of charge.
Two Female dead bodies switched in a hospital- A tempered situation occurred
Two bodies of women have been switched at the Nikaweratiya Base Hospital. The bodies of an 81-year-old woman residing in Mahawa and a 67-year-old woman residing in Nikaweratiya have been switched like this They said to media that the hospital did not provide a proper response and had lodged a complaint at the Nikaweratiya Police Station. Meanwhile, a nurse at the hospital arrived at the scene and said that she could not say anything until a decision was made by the higher authorities.
All the celebrations after 10 pm in hotels banned – Army commander
All the parties, meetings, and other daily activities organized in hotels, restaurants, and nightclubs are prohibited after 10 p.m. and the decision will take effect two weeks from today (May 01), Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said.
Today is World Labor Day
World Labor Day is today (May 01). This time it is being celebrated in this country under the theme “People friendly workplace; a safe country”. However, there will be no Labor Day rallies this year due to the situation in the country with the Corona Pandemic. A comprehensive program is in place to protect the Sri Lankan working class who have been affected by the corona pandemic; Commissioner General of Labor Prabhath Chandra Keerthi stated. He said that the active workforce in the country is 8.6 million and the participatory workforce is 52.3%. Workers gathered in Chicago, USA, to protest, demanding an eight-hour shift, On May 1, 1886 and several protests were attacked by police. A large number of workers were killed and others arrested. The International Labor Organization (ILO) declared May 1, the beginning of the workers’ struggle, as World Labor Day in 1889 and since then, May 1 has been World Labor Day. Demonstrations, rallies and festivals are organized in every country of the world to commemorate the day. However, steps have been taken to ban World Labor Day celebrations in many places around the world including in Sri Lanka this time due to the Corona pandemic.
Sri Lanka Reported 11 more Covid Related deaths during the past 24 hours.
Another 11 Covid deaths have been reported, the Director General of Health Services, Dr. Asela Gunawardena stated. Accordingly, the number of Covid deaths reported from Sri Lanka has risen up to 678.
Few More Areas Isolated From This Morning
Several more areas will be isolated from this morning; Army Commander General Shavendra Silva says. Nampamunuwa and Gorakapitiya Grama Niladhari Divisions in the Piliyandala area Godahena and Thalgasgoda Grama Niladhari Divisions in the Ambalangoda area Dehiattakandiya and Kadirapura Grama Niladhari Divisions in the Dehiattakandiya area will be isolated from this moment, the Army Commander stated.