Tests in Sri Lanka detect only 15.8% of infected people,and there are more than five times as many as those diagnosed- Ravi Kumudesh
Ravi Kumudesh, President of the Association of Health Professionals, says that there are five times as many infected people in the country as there are detectives. He also says that 80% of the possible consequences of closing the country have been damaged due to the misconceptions of the Ministry of Health. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), tests in Sri Lanka detect only 15.8% of infected people,and there are more than five times as many as those diagnosed. He also points out that less than 5% of treatment essentials die before admitted to hospital can be found due to the policy of not finding patients. He said epidemiologists and politicians seemed to be misleading the president, adding that the government would not be able to cope if the number of infections increased due to the wrong policies of the Ministry of Health.
26 out of 121 tests infected with corona in Nawalapitiya
Lalith Koliyam, Administrative Public HealthInspector, Pasbage Korale Medical Officer of Health said that 121 close associates who had been placed under quarantine at the Jayatilake Stadium in Nawalapitiya had been subjected to rapid antigen testing and 26 new patients had been identified. He said that the 26 infected were residents of Nawalapitiya, Warakawa, Rambukpitiya, Wewegama, Westwall and Soysakelle areas and that the 26 new infected had been referred to quarantine treatment centers. The administrative public health inspector said that a 4-year-old child and a monk were among the infected.
It is not possible to watch news on Independent Television and National Television- Iraj Weeraratne
Musician Iraj Weeraratne responds to a statement made by Media Minister Dullas Alahapperuma that if there are mistakes made by government ministers, there is an opportunity to criticize them in the government media. Responding on social media, he pointed out that news on Independent Television and National Television could no longer be viewed.
Srict travel restrictions should be imposed untill 18 of next month- WHO
According to an independent technical expert committee appointed by the World Health Organization’s Sri Lanka office, strict restrictions until the 18th of next month could save between 7,500 and 10,000 lives. The panel recommended that immediate action should be taken to extended the current restrictions untill September 18 to save lives. According to the committee’s latest report more than 90 percent of the samples tested so far show that the delta strain of the new corona virus has spread in the Western Province as well as other provinces in the country. The Independent Technical Expert Committee, chaired by the Sri Lanka Office of the World Health Organization (WHO), met yesterday and released its new report, which includes key observations, technical and recommendations for controlling the pandemic.
I had a blood clot in my brain after receiving the corona astrazenica vaccine – Jayaruwan Bandara
Jayaruwan Bandara, the Deputy Director of the Medical Research Institute, said that he had a blood clot in his brain after receiving the corona astrazenica vaccine. He alleges that the Ministry of Health has been taken over by racketeers and that everything related to health has become a business today. He also claims that it is purely a racket that is being exploited by corona tests. He points out that even if the Ministry of Health makes the right decisions, it will change from the outside.
BTS leader RM defends Army on Manipulation accusations, Slamming our fans is not right – RM Don’t worry we have again proved that we have each other- ARMY
BTS leader RM talked about the accusations that their fan base,(ARMY) manipulating the numbers to keep their tracks on the top of the charts while speaking with the billboard magazine. BTS the South Korean boy band has taken the attention of the whole world with their new tracks and music videos. The band has developed a loyal fanbase called ARMY and they were able to be famous not only in Korea but also international level over the past few years. They released two songs called Butter and Permission to Dance and the ability to stay at number one on charts in the United States for weeks now. Surprisingly BTS held the top spots of the Billboard Hot 100 for ten consecutive weeks and Butter stayed in the first position for nine of them fighting with their song Permission to dance. Because of their massive success, allegations started against the ARMY that they manipulated the numbers by mass buying the song. BTS was asked about these allegations In an interview with Billboard Magazine. Its leader replied saying,“It’s a fair question. But if there is a conversation inside Billboard about what being No. 1 should represent, then it’s up to them to change the rules and make streaming weigh more on the ranking. Slamming us or our fans for getting to No. 1 with physical sales and downloads, I don’t know if that’s right. It just feels like we’re easy targets because we’re a boy band, a K-pop act, and we have this high fan loyalty.” He further said that” I don’t think we could ever be part of the mainstream in us and I don’t want it either. Our ultimate goal is to do a massive stadium tour there. That’s it. answering the question of whether they join the US mainstream. Their fans were so touched by RMs bold reactions and they were sharing that this action has proved that BTS and ARMYs strong connection and they have to stay strong together to protect each other. Also, they were so proud of RM proving that he is the best leader in history. ARMYs were furious about this question and they were sharing their thoughts to comfort their boy band.
people who make statements to the media regarding the price of sugar are taking medication for diabetes- MP Sahan Pradeep
Sri Lanka People’s Front (SLPP) MP Sahan Pradeep says that many people who make statements to the media regarding the price of sugar are taking medication for diabetes. He says that in order to protect the youth and children of this country, the consumption of sugar should be reduced. However, he added that there was a problem with the increase in sugar prices. He said this while he was speaking to the media in Gampaha.
Laksala has signed a business agreement to open a showroom in the United States
For the first time in the history of Sri Lanka, Laksala has signed a business agreement to open a showroom in the United States. It is our duty and responsibility to introduce local and foreign markets for the traditional products of local handicraftsmen, strengthening the concept of building a “people-centered economy” enshrined in the President’s “Vision for Country Building Prosperity” policy statement. The main objective of this is to replenish Laksala’s sales revenue, which has been reduced by 90% due to non-arrival of foreign tourists due to the current Kovid epidemic situation, under a new business plan and to empower local producers. Accordingly, the Sri Lanka Handicrafts Board under the full coordination and contribution of the State Ministry of Batik, Handicrafts, Textiles and Indigenous Products with Laksala and the Chartered Agency of Boom Lanka Batik and Gifts LLC (Ceylon Gallery) The agreement was signed at the Laksala Chairman’s Office in Thummulla.
One Prince of the palace has slapped a person who is making ugly videos- Chameera Perera
Convener of the Coalition of Citizens’ Organizations Chameera Perera says that a prince of the palace has slapped a person who is making ugly videos. As a result, the man has quit his job, he further said. He said this while he was addressing a media briefing.
Corona can be treated with dog worm medicine Tests are successful- Professor Ashoka Dangolla
Professor Ashoka Dangolla of the University of Peradeniya says that a drug called ‘Ivermectin’ shown to be effective in controlling the corona virus. He points out that although this is to control animal colic and fleas, it also has the ability to control viruses. He says that several countries in the world have already achieved successful results by giving this medicine for corona infections. He made these comments in an interview with DeranaTV