Health authorities strongly against reopening Piliyandala – Patients will die at home
Kesbewa Medical Officer of Health Dr Samanthika Wijesundera stated that she had made a written request to the Director of Health Services to lock down the entire Piliyandala police area. According to her, even though the area was closed down, the isolation restrictions were later relaxed without her knowledge and currently, corona infections are being reported in large numbers in the area and unidentified patients are roaming freely in the society. She says some identified patients are being kept at home too late to be hospitalized and if the condition persists, they will die at home. Meanwhile, Minister Gamini Lokuge states that when Piliyandala was closed no one in the West knew about it and he had asked the relevant authorities whether any relaxation could be made accordingly. He says that there are no patients were found in Piliyandala and as a Member of Parliament for the area, he has the right to stand up for the well-being of the people of the area and that he has used his right.
Amazing medicine capsule to cure corona found a doctor in Karapitiya ; A medicine to cure corona
Very effective treatment for corona infections that can be used as a dietary supplement discovered by Dr Sampath Gunawardena of the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital. He further states that this dietary supplement has been prepared from several types of medicines that come from Indigenous Medicine and this product prevents severe infections and also lung infection in COVID 19 virus. He said that several international tests had been carried out for this purpose and the product is currently registered as a dietary supplement. He said these while joining an interview on a youtube channel.
The third wave corona strain is deadly than the other two
The Sri Lanka Medical Officers Association states that even a healthy person can die if infected with the virus strain that spreads in the third wave of the corona. Dr Upul Dissanayake, a specialist at the Colombo National Hospital, says that the majority of those who died at the first and second rallies in Corona had suffered from various other illnesses but this time even young people who do not have any disease are more likely to die early due to the infection of virus and respiratory problems. He said these at a press conference held in Colombo.
It has been decided to restrict the number of passengers flights to Sri Lanka from today morning
It has been decided to restrict flights to Sri Lanka with effect from 04.00 am today. The Civil Aviation Authority states that since then the maximum number of passengers that can be flown to Sri Lanka has been limited to 75. The decision was taken due to the spread of corona in the country and the decision will be effective for 14 days, the authority said. The Authority further stated that further action will be taken considering the developing situation.
More than 40 postal workers infected with corona – 4 major post offices closed
More than 40 postal workers have been infected with the corona, Postal Department reported. Deputy Post Master General Rajitha Ranasinghe stated that the main post offices in Kompaknga street, Keselwatta, Panadura and Trincomalee have been closed due to this. Also, 22 sub-post offices had been temporarily closed due to reports of corona infections. Mr Rajitha Ranasinghe further added that the post offices in the isolated areas are not functioning.
New Year’s clusters risen, Sri Lanka reports 1891 Corona infections yesterday – Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health says that 1,891 new corona infections were identified in the New Year bunch yesterday (May 02). It is the highest number of corona infections reported in a day in Sri Lanka since the pandemic started. Also, the total number of corona infections in the country has increased to 111,753 and 9 more corona deaths were reported yesterday (May 02) in the country. The number of deaths due to coronavirus infection in the country has risen to 696 with that.
A / L results to be released on May 05
The results of the GCE Advanced Level examination will be released the day after tomorrow (May 05), Commissioner General of Examinations Sanath Poojitha stated. The results will be released under two recommendations as new and old. About 300,000 candidates appeared for the exam and those who qualify for the exam are scheduled to be admitted to universities by next September, the Ministry of Education said.
Police Arrested Violators of Quarantine Laws
215 people have been arrested for violating the quarantine rules during the last 24 hours. (May 03) Police Media Spokesman, DIG Ajith Rohana stated that police has arrested 4,857 such individuals since October 30. The police have received information that liquor parties are being held in certain places without following the health recommendations and that such persons will be charged under the quarantine laws as well as the criminal law of the country.
There will be a shortage of oxygen in the country, very soon- The Association of Specialist Physicians
There will be a shortage of oxygen soon; the Association of Specialist Physicians stated. Its chairman, specialist Dr Lakkumar Fernando said that it would not be possible to provide oxygen cylinders close to the patient’s bed due to the shortage of cylinders in the country. He also said that there were problems with the statistics given to the health sector and that it was too late for the government to make a decision. He made these comments while joining an interview with an online channel.
Isolation on Piliyandala Police area will be lifted
Isolation on Piliyandala Police area will be lifted & 10 GN Divisions in Piliyandala will be placed in isolation from 05 AM on Monday (03).Gorakapitiya, Nampamunuwa, Dhampe, Batakeththara North, Pelanwatte West, Kesbewa South, Pelanwatte East Makandana East, Mahawiththara North, Madapath GN Divisions in Piliyandana Police are will be isolation from 05 AM on Monday (03).Arawwala North in Maharagama Police area will be placed in isolation from 05 AM on Monday (03); Army Commander.1,843 COVID-19 cases reported so far today (02), another record high in daily infections : Govt Info Dept