Elderly population still at higher risk of mortality than young: State Minister Fernandopulle

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State Minister Sudarshani Fernandopulle said that the elderly population are still at greater risk of death due to Covid-19 in Sri Lanka.

"There have been reports that the younger population are at greater risk of death at present in Sri Lanka. But at present, our numbers still indicate that there have been more elderly deaths reported thus far," Minister Fernandopulle said.

The Minister expressed these views during a state media briefing a short while ago.

She urged the public to strictly adhere to health guidelines to safeguard the elderly population.

"Avoid crowds and venturing outdoors unnecessarily. Your actions affect the elderly persons of your family and vulnerable persons like pregnant mothers," the Minister said. (Kalani Kumarasinghe )

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RoaringCreek Wednesday, 12 May 2021 11:13 AM

Is that why the government is vaccinating the age group 30 to 60 years. This vaccination program is in a mess. It was done haphazardly from day one. You and your government is responsible for all COVID-19 related deaths and the charge is man slaughter.

Roshanaly Wednesday, 12 May 2021 11:13 AM

Then why vaccinate only people between 30-60. Above 60 are useless except for the Ministers.

Senior Wednesday, 12 May 2021 02:14 PM

Lalith Weeratunga announced merrily a vaccination program before it started even before vaccines came. Then senior population forgotten at start.

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