Sri Lanka should lock down to save the public and health staff from the corona pandemic – The Health Trade Union Confederation
The Health Trade Union Confederation is requesting for the scientific closure of the country to save the public and health staff from the corona pandemic. They made this request to the government during a silent protest in front of the Colombo National Hospital. If the government does not close the country by this Friday, the trade unions will close the country from next Monday, its health representatives said. Simultaneously, about 15 other hospitals in the island staged protests.
Covid 19 current situation in Sri Lanka- Trade unions lock down 43 cities across the country
Trade unions in several major cities across the country have decided to suspend their activities and voluntarily impose locks in the face of the rapidly spreading covid 19 epidemic in the country. Following the decision of the trade unions to close Gampaha on the 15th of August, the trade unions decided to close 09 cities including Gampaha on the same day alone. Subsequently, the trade unions of 11 other cities also took the same decision on the day before yesterday (16) and accordingly the number of cities which had been decided to be closed by the day before yesterday (17) was 21. Thereafter, it was decided to close 08 more cities by the afternoon of the 17th and at the same time the trade on Kaiser Street in Pettah was closed. The situation was further aggravated by yesterday (18) afternoon when the Trade Union of Pettah decided to close the second crossroads, which is famous for its wholesale trade of textiles and gifts, for a few days. The number has risen to 22. Accordingly, today (19) Polgahawela Thawalama, Horana, Siyambalanduwa, Thambuththegama, Kamburupitiya, Hatton, Akuressa, Negombo, Kochchikade, Weligama, Embilipitiya, Bibila, Haliela, Anuradhapura, Rakwana, Godakawela, Nochchiyagama, Dambulla and Warakapola, Decided to close down. Accordingly, 43 cities have decided to close their shops and suspend operations.
The country will not be able to import drugs and the people will die without food- Trade Minister Bandula Gunawardena
Trade Minister Bandula Gunawardena says that without foreign exchange, the country will not be able to import drugs and the people will die without food. Therefore, the import-export process and public exchange should continue under any circumstances, he said. He said that if the country did not export the tariffs, it would not be able to bring in the required foreign exchange and the people would die without the necessary medicine or food. He also called for the closure of any store under the current circumstances but not to stop the import-export process and public exchange. He added that the increase in commodity prices could not be stopped as the country was closing down and therefore the shops would not be affected even if they were closed but essential services would be maintained and Pettah would not be closed for any reason.
When Jungkook used Jimins underwear as a Mic? (Poor Jimin)
BTS Jimin and Jungkook are the partners in crime. Everyone adores their relationship. Jimin and Jungkook are considered as most handsome men in the world. So when they are together it catches everyone’s attention. Some even suspects that they are dating. But today we are going to talk about a small incident that happened between them.. A video shows that Jungkook is running playfully with a cute hairband and suddenly grab some black colour cloth and started to sing using it as a mic. Suddenly Jimin entered the frame and grab it and ran out of the frame. His face seems that he’s embarrassed Many suspected that it was Jimins underwear. But later revealed it was a Jimins sock. Armies found that prank hilarious and cute.
Covid 19 current situation in Sri Lanka-house without a corona infected person cannot be found in Sri Lanka today- Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama
Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama, Director of the National Institute of Infectious Diseases, says that a house without a corona infected person cannot be found in Sri Lanka today. Accordingly, it is clear that the number of infected people is very large, he said. He points out that it is not a situation that should be hidden and that people should know it. He said this while participating in a program on Derana TV.
Covid 19 current situation in Sri Lanka:There is a shortage of lifesaving drug in the country- Sajith Premadasa
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has expressed his views on a life-saving drug for patients suffering from corona infection. He said that there was a severe shortage of the drug in the country at present and requested that the drug be continued. He has stated this in a post on his social media account.
We will not stop bringing Ukrainian tourists to Sri Lanka- Udayanga Weeratunga
Former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia Udayanga Weeratunga has stated that he will not stop the project of attracting Ukrainian tourists to Sri Lanka. He also said that the corona did not spread to Sri Lanka due to the project implemented under the Tourism Bubble and the government is destroying the tourism industry. He also pointed out health guidelines should be relaxed for tourists visiting the country and that no one would come to visit under strict quarantine regulations. He said these while speaking in a interview with a youtube channel.
If the government does not close the country the government and private sector unions have decided to launch a two-week strike to close the country
The government and private sector unions have decided to launch a two-week strike to close the country if the government does not take action to close the country from Friday. Accordingly, the United Coalition of Trade Unions and Civil Organizations of the State, Semi-Government and Private Sector states that a 10 day strike will be launched in the country from the 23rd. Convener of the UPFA Ravi Kumudesh says that the trade union action will be launched to close the country for 10 days. He said that the government should take action to close the country by Friday and if not, it will collect the required items for 10 days and inform the people who are at home by the 23rd.
Man dies in wheelchair Doctors are in hiding people are being buried all over the country – Karapitiya doctor shouts at a press conference
Dr. Udara Sampath Gunawardena said that a person in a wheelchair at the Karapitiya Hospital has died after being stunned for half an hour. He said that no one would even come close to looking for such critically ill patients and doctors are hiding in fear and do not even answer the phone. He said these while he was addressing a media briefing.
Sri Lanka reported 171 covid 19 related deaths
Another 171 corona deaths are confirmed by the Director General of Health. It is the highest daily corona death rate ever recorded in the country. At the same time the number of corona deaths in the country rises to 6434.