Next week crucial, says Epidemiology Chief

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The upcoming week would be crucial in terms of Covid-19, as the virus remains to be active, Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Sudath Samaraweera said.

Speaking to the media, he said there was a high tendency of the virus to spread when people are exposed to large crowds during shopping and other leisurely activities.

Therefore, Dr. Samaraweera requested people to their restrict movements during the festive season.

“Plans are underway to conduct Antigen tests on people who leave the Colombo city during the weekend,” he added. (Sheain Fernandopulle)

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Selvakumar Saturday, 19 December 2020 04:49 PM

Dr, why only trucket only in Colombo city in corona issues, allover sri lanka problems !!!

Silva Saturday, 19 December 2020 05:02 PM

why waiting for the poison which the corrupt WHO is recommending. Ask Putin to help, he will be happy to supply their vaccine Sputnik V which is already given to people in Russia. If russian tourists come in and the authorities recognize their vaccination, why it should not be good enough for Sri Lankans.

Siribiris Saturday, 19 December 2020 05:14 PM

How many times you told this?

Astro Saturday, 19 December 2020 05:38 PM

So, no X'mas!! New Year? Shall we delay it??

Mihilal Suranjan Fernando Saturday, 19 December 2020 05:40 PM

Do not put a lockdown on 22nd December as the rumours spreading around.. Most of Sri Lankans will celebrate Christmas and New Year. Do not start the year with a lockdown. Do not do a most Foolish Thing.

Guntheris Saturday, 19 December 2020 09:01 PM

What state is he living

Demuni Uduwara Monday, 21 December 2020 12:14 AM

Dr. establish clusters district-wise for an effective supervision. Govt fails totally.

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