Covid 19 current situation Sri Lanka -Politicians obstruct vaccination program; All health workers including doctors say they will withdraw from vaccination
The Galle District Director of Health Services says that some local politicians are exerting various pressures on the implementation of corona vaccination programs. Therefore, we request the President to stop such pressure, the District Director of Health Services, Specialist Dr KHG. Jeevaratne said. He further said that steps should be taken to stop the pressure from local politicians on the corona vaccine and the other health workers, including doctors and nurses, are preparing to withdraw from the corona vaccination program if the situation continued.
Impose curfew immediately, No use for travel restrictions -The Public Health Inspectors Association
The Public Health Inspectors Association says that although Sri Lanka has been completely locked up the spread of the 25th due to the uncontrollable spread of corona infections in Sri Lanka, it is limited to the name only. The President of the Association Upul Rohana says that the authorities and the public seem to have forgotten the purpose of the restrictions. He also said that the travel restrictions are only in name and that businesses are open in many parts of Sri Lanka and many people are travelling on the road. He also points out that under the guise of the ‘essential services’ label, a large number of non-essential institutions are calling in all employees and working as usual.
Sri Lanka reports 46 deaths during the past 24 hours
Another 46 corona-infected people have died, according to the Government Information Department. Accordingly, the number of deaths in the country has risen to 1742. Thirteen of the deaths reported yesterday were at home.
Piumi Hansamali respond to Chamuditha Samarawickrema
Actress Piumi Hansamali responds to an interview with journalist Chamuditha Samarawickrema on a youtube channel. Posting a note on her social media account, she says that how Chamuditha Samarawickrema addressed DIGs Deshabandu Tennakoon and Ajith Rohana was not appropriate. Piumi Hansamali and others are already under quarantine at the Passara Quarantine Center for violating quarantine laws.
Because Vaccination in Sri Lanka ignores the recommendations of the World Health Organization Productivity will decreases
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) points out that the recommendations made by the World Health Organization (WHO) are being ignored when injecting corona in Sri Lanka. Dr Anuruddha Padeniya said that although the World Health Organization (WHO) has strongly suggested that strategies be adopted to reduce the number of critically ill patients, reduce deaths and hospitalizations, their ineffectiveness has posed a serious threat to the epidemic. The effectiveness of vaccination in Sri Lanka has decreased due to the lack of priority given to places where the virus has emerged, political interference and non-priority given to those with non-communicable diseases, he said. He added that 70% of the country’s population should be vaccinated. He has pointed this out during a discussion with President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa.
We must support the LGBT community- Harsha de Silva
We must stand up for the rights of the gay community, Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Harsha de Silva said. He also said that no country should deny the rights of anyone because it loves people. He also says that everyone has a role to play in the fight against hatred, discrimination and ignorance. He has posted these comments on his social media account.
There isnt any shortage of salt in the country – Nishantha Sandabarana
Nishantha Sandabarana, the Chairman of ‘Lak Lunu’ states that the racketeering businessmen are trying to create a shortage of salt in the country. He said that the damage caused to the ship in front of the Port of Colombo did not add any adverse effects to the production of salt and that he requested the people to eat salt without any fear or suspicion. He also says not to create unnecessary commotion as there are enough stocks. He said these while joining to an interview with a youtube channel.
One million doses of Sinopharm vaccine delivered to Sri Lanka
One million doses of the Chinese-made Sinopharm Covid vaccine were brought to the island this morning (June 06). Accordingly, it is the largest consignment of vaccines brought to Sri Lanka at one time. On two previous occasions, the Chinese The government has provided 1.1 million doses of Sinonopharm injections to Sri Lanka. One million more Sinopharm injections are expected in the next few days and a stockpile of Russian-made Sputnik vaccines is also due this week.
Statements are taking from 20 people about the burning ship
The CID has so far recorded statements from about 20 people regarding the incident of the MV Express Pearl which caught fire near the Colombo harbour, Police Media Spokesman, DIG Ajith Rohana said Meanwhile, the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) seized the Voice Data Recorder (VDR) transmission data recording system that records shipping communicationsduring shipping services with the assistance of the Navy yesterday (June 05). Ajith Rohana said that the discussions between the parent company of the ship and the local agent were more important for this investigation. The DIG further stated that special attention will be paid to the instructions given by checking the data here
Sri Lanka Seeks compensation from the company that owns the burned ship
The Marine Environmental Protection Authority (MEPA) says it has already sought compensation from the company that owns the MV Express Pearl for the economic damage caused by the fire. Its chairperson, Attorney-at-Law Dharshani Lahadapura stated that the compensation was sought through the Attorney General. Ms Dharshani Lahadapura stated that compensation is also expected to be paid for the environmental damage caused by the ship. “The first compensation claim has already been made. We have asked for the damage that can be taken directly from them. At the same time, the expert committee is working on environmental damage. The second request will be made after receiving the report,” she said.