President is responsible for every corona death – Anura Kumara Dissanayake
Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) Leader Anura Dissanayake says that President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa should be blamed for every death and every tear caused by corona infection. He points out that strict travel restrictions must be imposed on the existing corona distribution conditions. He said that the existing Health Task Force should be restructured and that Anil Jasinghe, Paba Palihawadana and Jayaruwan Bandara, who had previously worked in this regard, should be included. He also alleges that the corona spread in the country is now under the control of a single political authority. Therefore, if it is not possible to get the support of the Opposition to control the pandemic, at least take advice from other politicians. He made these comments at a press conference held at his party headquarters.
Kosgoda Tharaka shot after a clash with police.
“Kosgoda Tharaka” also known as Tharaka Wijesekera, a member of an organized crime gang who was in police custody, was shot dead during a clash with the police. The shooting had taken place this morning while attempting to flee from police officers during an operation in the Mirigama area. The suspect died after being admitted to the Mirigama Hospital. A police inspector who was injured in the incident has been admitted to the Wathupitiwala Hospital.
Seruwila Thero who went to India for surgery passed away of corona infection
Seruwila Mangala Rajamaha Viharadhipathi And chief Patron of the Palugama Meditation Monastery, of the Pannaradhana Sanghanayake of the Eastern Province, Lecturer Thamankaduwa Ven. Munhene Mettarama Nahimipano passed away in India due to a Covid infection. At the time of his death, the 62-year-old Mettarama Thera was on his way to India for surgery. It has been reported that the Thera had infected with the virus and died before the operation. According to temple sources, the body of the Venerable Thero will not be brought to Sri Lanka for cremation.
The health practices to be followed while traveling in a private vehicle explained – The Sri Lanka Health Promotion Bureau
The Sri Lanka Health Promotion Bureau has clarified the restrictions imposed on persons travelling in private vehicles. The Director of the Health Promotion Bureau, Dr P.S. D. Koggala’s was told that it was not necessary to wear face masks in the vehicle when members of the same family were travelling together. He further explained that face masks should be worn in the vehicle only when members of different families or two unknown passengers in a private vehicle. The Health Promotion Bureau has instructed that only two passengers, except the driver, be allowed in the vehicle. Video:- https://www.facebook.com/NewsfirstSL/videos/477336606679341 Featured Image:- https://www.adn.com/nation-world/2020/08/13/best-way-to-care-for-your-mask-treat-it-like-underwear-experts-say/
Advisory issued for before and after COVID 19 vaccination
Dr. Hemantha Herath, Director of the Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response Unit of the Ministry of Health stated that there are several things that people should be concerned about before and after receiving the covid vaccine. Before getting the vaccine, the doctor at the injection site should be informed about the diseases he has and gets the necessary advice. Do not strain unnecessarily until at least three days after receiving the vaccine. If you have a normal fever, take two paracetamol tablets. If the fever persists for more than 48 hours, seek medical treatment. If you have any other complications after getting the vaccine, see a doctor. Bathing is not a problem if there is no fever. If there are people with chronic diseases, get the necessary medicine on time. There is no prescriptive drug that will stop the flow of emotions, though their effects can be curtailed. Always wear a face mask. Follow the rules of health. Keep the card provided at the injection site to receive the second dose.
A woman who went to a house to attend a service was infected with corona
A woman who came to a house in Wellampitiya to attend a service conducted by a pastor using zoom technology has been diagnosed with the covid infection. Wellampitiya Public Health Inspector Ajith Vithanage said that the woman and her husband were identified as infected after a PCR test. Accordingly, members of six families who participated in the service have been sent for 14 days of quarantine as her associates. The pastor who conducted the service using zoom technology was also summoned to the scene and the public health inspectors advised him to come to the office of the Chief Medical Officer for further investigations.
Police found another family who escaped from India to Sri Lanka
Police have found another family hiding in a house in Gurunagar, Jaffna after escaping to Sri Lanka from India in fishing boats. Police Media Spokesman, DIG Ajith Rohana stated that it is suspected that they had arrived in the country on the 7th of this month.The woman was 61 years old and shes with her 34 years old daugher and two boys aged 9 and 5. The police spokesman further said that the group had arrived from Rameshwaram in India in a fishing boat and then returned to Mannar in a Sri Lankan fishing boat and headed for Gurunagar.
Corona current situation in Sri Lanka- Hospital mortuary fills up, New mortuary builds for corona deaths
Corona current situation in Sri Lanka- Hospital mortuary fills up, New mortuary builds for corona deaths The Dambulla Municipal Council has made arrangements to construct a temporary mortuary at the Dambulla Weera Denzil Kobbekaduwa Hospital as a solution to the daily increase in deaths. The Mayor of Dambulla has also held discussions with his authorities. Accordingly, a mortuary will be set up to separate the corpses of patients who die of cornea and other corpses. A large number of patients are found daily within the city limits of Dambulla and they are being treated at the Kidney Unit of the Dambulla Weera Denzil Kobbekaduwa Hospital, the Bhikku Ward and the Corona Treatment Units at the Intensive Care Units. The number of patients is increasing day by day and so far 404 residents of the Dambulla Municipal Council area and 200 patients have been found in the Dambulla area.
Dates set for LPL cricket tournament
The second round of the Sri Lanka Premier League is scheduled to begin on July 30. It will be held until August 22, according to Sri Lanka Cricket. This year’s tournament will be held with the participation of 05 teams.
Ragama hospital is struggling with “hospital bed” shortage
A video claiming to be corona infected treating ward at Ragama Hospital is circulating on social media. The infected are lying on the floor in the hospital corridors with mats and papers. Hospital capacity has peaked due to the large number of reported cases of corona infections. Only those who need treatment are already admitted to hospitals. All other infections are kept in intermediate treatment centers or quarantine centers https://m.facebook.com/thushara.wanniarachchi.14/videos/2900633120152088/