What happens if lives are sacrificed to protect the economy – Dr.W. M.Wijewardene
Even a pig can set a price in the market a human life cannot set a price in the market. If the country is not closed for a while, precious lives of farmers, doctors and scientists will be lost, Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Dr.W. MWijewardene emphasizes. . “If you buy a pig, you can give it value in the market. But, human life cannot be given such value. In such a critical situation, the lowest cost route should be followed.Even if the country is closed for a while, we will not completely lose this stock of goods and services. People who die can be farmers. Can be a scientist. Can be a doctor. Can be a politician. Can be a person who provides various services to society. The value of lives on the scales is greater than the billions that would be lost if the country were shut down for some time. ” he said He also said that Sri Lanka was currently facing a major exchange crisis and that the Central Bank of Sri Lanka had implemented two wrongdoings in the recent past. that. Wijewardene reveals. He said these during an interview on a youtube channel.
Construction of Kelani Bridge – Notice to vehicles entering Colombo
The access road to Colombo has been temporarily closed due to the construction expansion of the Kelani Bridge. The entrance to Colombo from the Kelanitissa roundabout on the Baseline Road to Orugodawatta Junction will be closed from 5.00 am today (14) to 5.00 am on Monday (16), police said. Vehicles coming to Colombo will be able to enter Ingurukade Junction via the Kelanitissa Roundabout, Sirimavo Bandaranaike Mawatha, Armor Barber Junction, Maha Vidyalaya Mawatha to Pettah, Armor Street, Panchikawatte Roundabout, Maradana to Pettah and Borella. You can also return to Baseline Mawatha from Pradeepa Mawatha, Saddharma Mawatha and proceed towards Dematagoda. However, the road from Orugodawatta Junction to Kelanitissa Roundabout is still open for vehicles leaving Colombo.
Covid 19 current situation in Sri Lanka – There are at least 250 deaths repoting in the country – The Government Medical Officers’ Association
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) says that the number of patients with corona infection in Sri Lanka exceeds 5,000 per day and the number of deaths from hospitals is more than 250. Its assistant secretary, Dr. Naveen de Zoysa, said the number was likely to double in the next few days as the virus spreads rapidly. He also alleges that his association has come up with a list of priorities for vaccination to reduce this situation, but that it is not being done properly under the influence of outsiders. He added that complete immunization could reach 45% of the population and reduce the number of deaths if vaccinations were carried out in the correct manner.
Several ordinances on children to be amended
The National Child Protection Authority says that steps have already been taken to amend several ordinances relating to children. Its chairman Prof. Muditha Vidanapathirana says that the relevant bills are being prepared at present. Prof. Muditha Vidanapathirana stated that steps will be taken to pass those laws soon. “The age of marriage was 12 years or less for a person to be able to marry with the permission of the clerk. We asked that it be brought to the normal level of 18 years of age. By now it has received Cabinet approval and has gone to the Legislative Department. In addition, the last will and testament so far has been that a woman is 18 years old and a man is 21 years old. As a result, the Cabinet approved the removal of the gender gap and bringing everything to the age of 18” he said.
Sri Lanka repoerted 155 covid 19 related deaths
Another 155 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 5775.
Mangala samaraweera diagnosed with corona
Former Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera has been diagnosed with corona infection. As a result, he is currently hospitalized. His staff has been quarantined.
Corona deaths have risen by 48% and infections increased by 30%. The public has to find their protection by stating at home – Dr Sudarshani Fernandopulle
Corona deaths have risen by 48% and this month is the most dangerous State Minister of Corona Suppression Specialist Dr Sudarshani Fernandopulle states. The Minister said that the number of cases of corona infections has increased by 30% today and urged the people not to leave their homes except for a matter of urgency. She said the only cure for corona was to prevent infection and people should not wait for the government or anyone to legislate. She added that the public has a responsibility to protect their families and called on the public to stop all unnecessary travel.
Around 5,000 infections have reported daily since the 5th and officials are changing the data- Mohamed Muzammil
Jathika Nidahas Peramuna media spokesman Mohamed Muzammil says that the data on the spread of the corona pandemic is changing. He said that a high ranking officer of the Army and two specialists in the Epidemiology Unit were involved in the incident and the Army Commander could find these persons if required. He said that 5415 cases of infections have been reported in the country on the 11th and more than 5000 cases have been reported in the country since the 5th of this month. He made these comments at a press conference held at the party headquarters.
There isn’t any decision to close the country yet – President
President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has stated that he has not taken any decision to close the country. He has stated this at a discussion held with senior officials of the Ministry of Health yesterday. The President has instructed the Ministry of Health to expedite PCR tests to determine whether people with chronic diseases over the age of 60 are infected with the virus. These steps are meant to save people who are over the age of 60 from death since the majority of people who die from corona infection are over the age of 60.
Sri Lanka will reach 18000 covid 19 related death by the next January- World Health Organization (WHO)
The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that around 18,000 people will die of covid infections by January next year if the current number of deaths and infections in Sri Lanka continues to rise. This is stated in a report prepared by the Sri Lanka Office of the World Health Organization with the participation of specialist doctors. The report was handed over to the Ministry of Health yesterday (12th). A number of recommendations have been made to protect Sri Lankans from this situation.Some of them are;Tightening travel restrictionsImposing district travel restrictions instead of provincial travel restrictionsImposing curfews for a short period of timeBanning all public events for three weeksPreventing public gatheringsProtecting health workersEducating the public about effective communications programsInfections and It recommends the correct deathVaccination of those over 60 years of age.