Travel restrictions will continue until June 07
The government has decided to continue the operational travel restrictions until June 7. The decision was made by the Corona Suppression Task Force. Accordingly, arrangements have been made to provide essential items to the people by lorries near their homes during that period. The decision was made considering that the behaviour of the people on the day the travel restrictions were relaxed was such that there was a risk of corona spreading.
India had increased the vaccine price from 200%
The Serum Institute of India has informed the State Ministry of Pharmaceuticals and Supplies that the 600,000 vaccines can be given within two weeks if it agrees to buy the AstraZeneca Covshield vaccine for the US $ 15 million. The agency had previously offered one dose for a $ 5 vaccine, and the state ministry has asked Serum to provide the vaccine for $ 10. Twelve lack and sixty thousand AstraZeneca vaccines have been received in the country so far. Six hundred thousand people in the Western Province who were given the first dose of this vaccine could not be given the second dose. The second dose should be given within 16 weeks after the first dose, but the second dose has not yet been given due to a lack of vaccine. The medical opinion is that not giving the second dose in time will not produce antibodies. Meanwhile, another 50,000 doses of the Russian-made Sputnik V vaccine are due to arrive on the island today (May 28). Previously, Sri Lanka received 15,000 vaccines as the first dose. The Epidemiology Unit states that the second dose may not be the same as the first dose and the second dose may be a different formulation. Accordingly, the State Ministry of Drug Regulation and Production has instructed Russia to provide 65,000 vaccines for the second dose within two weeks. However, the Association of Specialist Physicians has also instructed Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi to carry out the vaccination process scientifically without politicizing it.
Six people were arrested for stealing the relief pack
Six suspects were arrested with a three-wheeler on suspicion of stealing the Rs.5000 relief packages in Bogawantalawa, Police OIC Chief Inspector Shantha Bandara said. Bogawantalawa was isolated due to the presence of a large number of infected people with the covid 19 virus. The Grama Niladhari in charge of the Bogawantalawa Division distributed 376 relief bags to the people of the area on the 27th and placed the remaining 23 parcels in the fertilizer storage at the Bridwell Estate in the Bogawantalawa Police Division and deployed an estate worker to guard the warehouse. Five state workers along with the security guard of the store were arrested for stealing and transporting the relief pack.
Senior citizens queuing inside in front of post offices.
It was reported that adults have been queuing in front of post offices by quarantine instructions since this morning (May 28) to receive the monthly allowance of Rs. 2,000 paid by the government on behalf of senior citizens. Many reported senior citizens came to the post on foot with the permission of the police in the face of the strict traffic law and collect the money. The Senior Citizens’ Allowance will be paid on the 28th and 29th of this month.
ODI series final match- Sri Lanka, in a battle for glory today
The third and final match of the ODI series between the touring Sri Lanka team and the Bangladesh team is scheduled to be played today (May 28). The match will be played in Dhaka as a day and night match. The ODI series between the two countries consists of three matches and so far Bangladesh have won the first two matches of the tournament.
The former minister had misused the logo of Litro gas
Litro Gas has announced that a former Member of Parliament has misused the brand name of Litro Gas with pictures that tarnish the reputation of the company had released to the social media Litro Gas has announced that it has misused the brand name of Litro Gas using a picture of a former Member of Parliament and has released it to create social media. The announcement reads as follows :
We will get a big compensation from the burning ship- Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara
Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara states that the ship that caught harboring near the coast of the Colombo harbor has caused great damage to the country’s ecosystem. However, a large compensation could be obtained from the shipping company, he said. He added that it would be very useful for the country to receive such compensation at this time. He also said that Sri Lanka had received a large amount of compensation due to the ship that had caught fire in Sri Lankan waters earlier as well. He made these comments at a media briefing held in Colombo.
Thousands of people came to Puttalam Districts Mayors Funeral Ignoring travel restrictions
A large crowd has gathered for the funeral ofPuttalam Mayor K.A. According to the current quarantine regulations, only 25 people can participate in a funeral. But thousands of people have come together for this funeral ignoring all the travel restrictions. The deceased mayor was a member of the All Ceylon People’s Congress led by Rishad Badurdheen
Who can take the vaccine, Dr. Chandima Jeewandara
Dr Chandima Jeewandara, Director, Institute of Allergy and Immunology and Cell Biology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura had made this explanation regarding allergies, to theBBC news service It is not advisable to get vaccinated if you had a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to any of the ingredients in the vaccine and also people who develop severe anaphylaxis after the first dose should not take the second dose. People with a history of severe allergies (anaphylaxis) to vaccines or non-vaccine-related allergens, such as food, pets, snake venom, environmental contaminants, or rubber products. ) and people who are allergic to certain medications (eg aspirin, paracetamol, ibuprofen, amoxicillin) or have a family history of anaphylaxis can also be vaccinated. If you have had an immediate allergic reaction (severe or non-severe) during a vaccine treatment, ask your doctor if it is appropriate for you to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Your doctor will help you determine if the vaccine is safe for you. Even after receiving the vaccine, you will be monitored for allergies within 15 minutes (which is very rare). So do not be afraid to get vaccinated.
Mayor of the Moratuwa Urban Council Saman Lal Fernando arrested
It is reported that the police are working to arrest the Mayor of the Moratuwa Urban Council Saman Lal Fernando earlier this morning.Later he has surrendered to Mount Lavinia Police with a lawyer and arrested after surrendering. Police went to his home this morning but he was not there, sources said. The investigation is being carried out following a complaint lodged by a female doctor in Moratuwa regarding her threatening to reprimand her during an injection program. The mayor arrived at an injection center yesterday and insisted that no one without his token should be vaccinated.