The Ministry of Health says that the spread of the omicron virus is increasing through asymptomatic corona infections.

Deputy Director-General of Health Services, Specialist Dr Hemantha Herath said that the number of deaths due to corona infection has already increased due to this.

 Meanwhile, there is a strong interest among the public to get the booster vaccine, said Dr Hemantha Herath.

However, between 1 and 2 million people in the country have not been vaccinated, he added