Do not remove the travel restrictions until the virus is under control

The Medical Specialist Association urges that the current travel restrictions imposed by the government be maintained until the corona distribution reaches a manageable level. In a statement, they said the positive impact of travel restrictions on the lives of the people could not be underestimated, because of the country’s economy. The announcement also highly appreciates the government, including the President for the imposition of travel restrictions across the country in response to requests made by the health sector. The statement added that many corona patients could have died due to the paralysis of the health centre by the treatment centres.
Baddegama Samitha Thero passes away due to Corona, Panduwasnuwara chairman death also reported

Former Member of Parliament Ven. Baddegama Samitha Thero has passed away due to coronavirus infection. He passed away while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Matara. He was 59 years old at the time of his death. Meanwhile, it is also reported that Panduwasnuwara Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman RPD Sunil Jayaweera has died due to a corona infection. He was admitted to the IDH in Colombo due to a virus infection. He died while receiving treatment at the hospital. He was 60 years old at the time of his death. He represented the Sri Lanka People’s Front.
Sinopharm vaccine will not be given to Bangladesh for $ 10 – China

The Chinese ambassador to Colombo has said that reports that the Chinese-made Sinopharm corona vaccine is being given to Bangladesh in a single dose of $ 10 are untrue. The Bangladesh Health Minister had stated that their procurement agreement had not been finalized yet. He said he had discussed the matter with the Chinese ambassador to Bangladesh and Sinopharm.
Fertilizer importers are instructed to import organic fertilizer

The importers of chemical fertilizers met the Minister of Agriculture Mahindananda Aluthgamage at the Ministry of Agriculture yesterday. The importers agreed to import organic fertilizer until the country produces the required organic fertilizer. The Minister emphasized that there is no permission for the importation of toxic pesticides, chemical fertilizers and agro-chemicals. The Minister requested the fertilizer importers to extend all possible assistance to make Sri Lanka an organic home garden in the world and to promote sri lankan traditional farming. Minister of State Mohan de Silva, Secretary to the Ministry and a number of officials were present on the occasion.
Indian and British hybridization of coronavirus discovered in Vietnam

Vietnam announces hybridization of British and Indian corona varieties. They say the species is spreading rapidly and is more likely to breed through the air. Experts suggest that this variant will be lethal for many people and developing countries will be affected by this severely. Meanwhile, Trincomalee District Parliamentarian of the Sri Lanka People’s Front Nuwan Athukorala has been infected with the coronavirus. He is currently being treated at a private hospital in Colombo.
Private hospitals charging unfairly from corona patient

Private hospitals that treat patients with corona infections are being unfairly charged, says Samagi Jana Balawewa MP Mujibur Rahman. He wrote a letter to President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa urging him to take immediate action to prevent it. Although no significant treatment has been given to the infected in private hospitals, a large bill will be charged for it, he said. He said that even after the doctors had recommended that some infected people be discharged from hospitals, private hospitals were holding patients for days and offering large bills for various contracts. He said that he too had been subjected to such unfair charges when he was infected with corona and that he hopes to speak about this in Parliament as well.
Sri Lankan princess found in china

The Chinese-run BRISL Twitter account states that a 19th generation princess descended from the sixth Parakramabahu dynasty lives in China. She had recently participated in a Vesak Day celebration in Beijing, China.
Corona will be reduced due to the travel restrictions

Dr Padma Gunaratne, Chairperson of the Sri Lanka Medical Association says that there is a possibility of significantly reducing the speed of corona infections after the implementation of strict travel restrictions for two weeks. She added that people should stay home as much as possible during this period and support the health sector by following health guidelines. She said the next steps could be decided after analyzing the data received after two weeks of strict restrictions. She added that the country would be able to move forward once the number of infected cases dropped significantly and hospitals became more resilient.
No reduction in PCR tests – Army Commander and Sri lanka reported 38 deaths yesterday

Army Commander General Shavendra Silva says there is no hope of reducing the number of PCR tests. The Army Commander further stated that PCR tests are being carried out by health experts.
Minister Johnston should be arrested

Coronation vaccination in the Kurunegala District is being carried out as orders of Minister Johnston Fernando, said Samagi Jana Balawega MP Chaminda Wijesiri. He also said that Minister Johnston should be arrested in the same manner as the Mayor of Moratuwa. The vaccination for the corona virus should not be carried out out ofcoronavirusxpediency, otherwise the country would not be able to end the pandemic, he said. He said this while addressing a media briefing in Colombo.
