Senior DIG Ajith Rohana speaked to the media
Senior DIG Ajith Rohana, who is currently hospitalized with a corona infection, talked to Swarnavahini this morning. He stated that he was not in critical condition and was not admitted to the intensive care unit. He said that the socialization of misconceptions about corona infections would cause great inconvenience to those infected and their families, adding that although he as a police officer could bear the situation, many in the country could not manage the situation. Therefore, he urged the people to be very careful when publishing news regarding the infected.
The oxygen requirment in the country has increased 06 times
The amount of oxygen required for patients hospitalized with corona infection in the country has increased 06 times by yesterday. With the spread of the Delta variety, the need for oxygen has greatly increased due to the severity of the infection rate. The country’s oxygen requirement was 22 tons,at the time of the onset of the corona pandemic. However, the highest amount of oxygen used daily was recorded the day before yesterday using 120 tons. At present the daily production of oxygen companies in Sri Lanka is 78 tons. Based on this situation, the government has taken steps to import oxygen from India and Singapore.
Sri Lanka reported 198 covid 19 related deaths
Another 198 corona deaths are confirmed by the Director General of Health. At the same time the number of corona deaths in the country rises to 7948. It was the highest number of deaths reported in a single day.
Sri lankan government decided to issue smart identity card for those who have taken both corona injections
The National Information Technology Agency has started issuing a card to people who have received both doses of corona vaccine. This certificate is currently being implemented as a pilot project for people who travel abroad only.
Iraj Weeraratne has resigned from the board of directors of the National Youth Services Council
Popular musician Iraj Weeraratne has resigned from the board of directors of the National Youth Services Council. He has stated that he has taken this decision based on some of the essential personal matters that have been used in the past,while addressing a letter to Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa. The letter states that he is ready to work for the country whenever possible and that he is ready to provide his services for that.
The government has decided to limit the Rs.10000 relief pack
The government has decided to limit the Rs.10000 relief pack. Accordingly, it has been decided to provide this ration only to low income families with effect from today. The Presidential Task Force on Economic Revitalization and Poverty Alleviation has issued a new circular announcing this. It also states that the decision was taken by the Cabinet.
A small earthquake has occurred in the Hambantota
A small earthquake has occurred in the Hambantota area at around 09.20 last night. The epicenter was reported below the ground, however; no tsunami alert was issued
The country’s economy has collapsed in three ways today – Trade Minister Bandula Gunawardena.
The country’s economy has collapsed in three ways, says Trade Minister Bandula Gunawardena. He says the fiscal crisis as well as the shortage of foreign reserves have hit hard. He also pointed out that if Sri Lanka does not produce and export exports, people will die without foreign exchange, without food and medicine. He said prices would go up uncontrollably as the country closed down, and urged people not to blame their parents for such incidents. He made these comments during a program on Derana TV.
Sri Lanka will have to face severe fifth corona wave soon – The Government Medical Officers’ Association
The Government Medical Officers’ Association states that there is a risk of 6000-10000 corona deaths in Sri Lanka next September. The Secretary of the Association Dr. Senal Fernando said that there is a possibility of a fifth corona wave in Sri Lanka which is more dangerous than the previous ones. He said that the process of mutation in the virus could be more severe and there could be more resistance to vaccines. He made these comments at a media briefing held in Colombo.
Sri Lanka reported 190 covid 19 related deaths
Another 190 corona deaths are confirmed by the Director General of Health. At the same time the number of corona deaths in the country has risen to 7750.