120 lakhs of public will be infected with corona and more than 120,000 die – Deputy Director of the Ministry of Health
About 60% of the population, or 12 million, will be infected with the coronavirus, and at least 120,000 of those infected will die, Chamal Sanjeewa, deputy director of the Ministry of Health and Urban Health. Also, he said the government has not yet properly identified the virus and there is no point in doing a lockdown as is being done now. Also, he pointed out that the deadly black fungus which is spreading in India these days has also arrived in Sri Lanka. He said these while joining an interview with a youtube channel.
Prime Minister speaks on the parliament marking the 12th ceremony of the victory.
Sri Lankan prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksha spoke about the war commemoration in the parliament today. He gratitude all three forces for removing terrorism from the country. He also mentioned the forces that contribute when controlling the corona pandemic. He reminded of how the public celebrated this victory after suffering from many years filled with fear and danger. “War heroes sacrificed their lives to give you freedom and bring peace to the country. Therefore, we will not betray the victory achieved by sacrificing thousands of lives at any moment, no matter what the challenge. We value this country.” He said He also mentioned keeping the trust of three forces on facing the pandemic as they will surely defeat this as well.
A Cyber attack was carried out on several Sri Lankan government websites on Tuesday (18)
A Cyberattack was carried out on several Sri Lankan government websites on Tuesday (18) said the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team. The websites of the Health Ministry, Sri Lankan Embassy in China, Energy Ministry and the Rajarata University came under a cyber attack, it said. “02 websites were restored,” said the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team, adding that no data was stolen, but data was corrupted.
A monk of Atamasthana falls while walking and dies
Investigations into the sudden death of a Buddhist monk at a temple in the Atamasthana sacred area in Anuradhapura have revealed that the deceased monk was infected with corona. The monk was walking in his temple when he suddenly fell and died. The monk, who was lying on the ground, was rushed to hospital by a novice monk and a police officer. Subsequent tests revealed that he had a corona infection.
The country will be closed for 21- 28 and will open only Tuesday
Government has decided to impose travel restrictions across the country over the coming weekend as well. Accordingly, strict restrictions will be imposed from 11 pm on Friday the 21st to 4 am on Tuesday the 25th, Army Commander Shavendra Silva said. Again on the same day, Tuesday, May 25, from 11pm to 4am on Friday, May 28th, these travel restrictions will be in effect. Anyone who is not on essential services will be restricted from leaving the home during that period.
Children will be put on probation If parents have to stay in corona centres
The Sabaragamuwa Province has decided to place children without any other care under the probation department if the mother and father become infected with corona. Provincial Governor Tikiri Kobbekaduwa said. He said these while addressing a meeting of the Corona Suppression Committee. He said that when both parents are sent to corona treatment centres, the children of some families become insecure and some do not even have the protection of a close relative, so they are taken into probation Centres. He added that adequate facilities have been provided in the province to face the pandemic.
Emergency telephone numbers introduced to inform corona infections
An emergency telephone number has been introduced for those who have been diagnosed with corona infection and have not yet been able to be taken to treatment centres. Hemantha Herath, Deputy Director-General of Health Services, said that if an infected person is staying at home and needs medical advice, they should call these numbers. 0117 966 36619991906
Covid 19 in India – India discovers a medicinal liquid to suppress corona
An Indian research institute has discovered a liquid drug to control corona. According to the Indian government, about 10,000 doses have already been sent to Indian hospitals due to the approval of the Indian health department. Researchers say that this drug can reduce the activity of the corona virus. This drug can be dissolved in water and taken in the same way as glucose. Clinical trials have also found that it is very safe for corona patients.
Workers on quarantine in Katunayake are starving
More than 300 garment factory workers in the Katunayake Free Trade Zone, which has been quarantined due to the Corona infection, are starving, Grama Niladharis and Public Health Inspectors in the area reported. The officials say that the government will not give them anything as they are temporary residents and they will not be able to maintain them. The workers find their phone numbers, call and beg for food, while others scold them. PHI in the area said. The public health inspectors also said that the quarantine in those area had been suspended due inability to provide food and facilities to the people.
Sri Lankan Prime Minister’s Status about Israel and Palestine war
Prime minister of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa published a Status on his facebook Page about the Israel and Palestine war “I am deeply concerned about the latest outbreak of hostilities within the Israeli-Palestinian region, which has already caused untold suffering for the people on both sides of the conflict. Apart from causing much harm and misery to the people living within the territories concerned, including the deaths of many children, this is a conflict that has the potential to spill over into the neighbouring region, thus igniting a conflagration that would have catastrophic consequences for the entire world.The creation of the question of the Palestinian people was a direct consequence of colonialism and the fact that the people of this region had no control over their own destinies when the seeds were sown for the conflict that we experience today.As a long-time supporter of the Palestinian cause and the Founder President of the Sri Lanka Committee for Solidarity with Palestine, I have always held the position that the Palestinian people’s legitimate right to statehood must be upheld. The preservation of the rights of the people is important for the assertion of their identity as a distinct people. For a durable solution to the Palestine question, it is imperative to recognize the legitimate and sensitive security concerns of both the Palestinian and Israeli peoples.Sri Lanka stands by its position that it is only by the peoples of Israel and Palestine living side- by-side in peace, security and mutual recognition, with all matters resolved permanently through negotiations, that the legitimate aspirations of both parties and sustainable peace can be achieved – a truism highlighted by the latest outbreak of hostilities.It is my sincere belief that the Israeli-Palestinian region is Holy Land that is sacred to people of many faiths from around the world, in fact to all of humanity. As such, I earnestly urge both sides to show restraint and de-escalate hostilities and commence negotiations for a ceasefire.”