Risk of corona in Jaffna increases, More than 10,000 infected found and over 200 deaths were reported
Jaffna District Government Agent Kanapathipillai Maheshan said that the daily number of corona infections in the Jaffna District has increased rapidly and more than 10,000 cases have been reported and 200 deaths have been reported. “So far 8616 persons belonging to 3019 families in Jaffna have been directed to the self quarantine process. We urge the public not to leave their homes and to assist health officials as much as possible as the current situation is extremely dangerous” he said. He said this while he was speaking to the media at the Jaffna District Secretariat regarding the current situation in Jaffna. Speaking further the Government Agent said that the number of corona deaths in Jaffna has crossed the 200 mark due to the increase in the last few days. Also, the number of infected people has exceeded 10,000 and the daily number of infected persons exceeds 130.
Armed group attack people in Jaffna
Three persons have been hospitalized after being assaulted by a group of armed men in the Gurunagar area in Jaffna on the night of the 22nd, Jaffna Police said. Three persons who were staying on the Gurunagar beach road were attacked by a group of unidentified persons who had come on two motorcycles and attacked them with sharp weapons including swords, the assailants told the police. The Jaffna Police further stated that an extensive investigation has been launched to arrest those involved in the attack.
A ceremony hold at a Kovil violating quarantine rules
Kotagala Medical Officer of Health K. Sudarshan stated that legal action will be taken before the Hatton Magistrate’s Court against the governing council of the Dimbula Bogahawatte Kovil which is administered by the Hatton Kotagala Medical Officer of Health for holding a ceremony on the 22nd. The medical officer said that he had received information that the ceremony had been held with the participation of a Hindu priest without the approval of his medical officer’s office and without following any quarantine health instructions. A large number of people had attended the event and one of the participants had recorded on his mobile phone how no one was wearing masks.
Sri Lanka has printed 29 billion rupees and Treasury bill auction is also failed- economynext website
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has printed 29 billion rupees on the 20th, according to the economynext website. The websites point out that the Central Bank has printed these currencies after raising its monetary policy interest rates and tightening monetary policy. It also states that the Treasury bill auction called on August 20 failed.
Elections Commissioner Saman Sri Ratnayake has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit
Elections Commissioner Saman Sri Ratnayake has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of the Kotelawala Defense University Hospital due to a corona virus infection. He was admitted to the Teldeniya Hospital due to a sudden respiratory distress while being quarantined at his home in Kandy. He was later transferred from Teldeniya Hospital to Kotelawala University Hospital for further treatment. According to the media he was admitted to the intensive care unit and the commissioner is being given oxygen there. Hospital sources say his condition has improved somewhat.
Sri Lankan girl shakes YouTube and grabbed Indian music markets attention – Yohani De Silva
A song sung by the new generation singer of Sri Lanka Yohani De Silva has become very popular on the internet. It has been viewed by over 50 million people on YouTube. The song is now widely watched, especially by Indian audiences. Leading Indian artists, including Amitabh Bachchan, have also taken to social media to comment on the song. Her song is at the top of the charts in India.
Sri Lanka reported 194 covid 19 related deaths
Another 194 corona deaths are confirmed by the Director General of Health. At the same time the number of corona deaths in the country rises to 7560.
Sri Lanka among the 5 most difficult countries to find food – MP Chandima Wirakkodi
Sri Lanka has become one of the five most difficult countries in the world to obtain essential food items, Sri Lanka People’s Front MP Chandima Wirakkodi said. He said that the country was currently in a severe economic crisis and that during the Mahinda Rajapaksa regime. Also noted how there was a shortage of food in the country ,when there are programs such as ‘Api Wawamu Rata Nagamu’ were launched He further said that there is an era where people feel very hungry today.
The people who voted for this government should cut off their hands at this time- MP Harshana Rajakaruna
Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Harshana Rajakaruna says that the government should be ashamed of giving Rs. 2000 to low income earners during the period when the country is closed. At the moment, even Rs. 5,000 is not enough for those people, he said. Therefore, the people who voted for this government should cut off their hands at this time, he said. He made the remarks at a press conference held at his residence.
Sri Lanka reported 183 covid 19 related deaths
Another 183 corona deaths are confirmed by the Director General of Health. At the same time the number of corona deaths in the country rises to 7366.