Sri Lanka on right track to contain Covid-19: WHO

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Sri Lanka is on the right track to contain the Covid-19 through the increased tracking, testing, isolation, and treatment strategy, the World Health Organization said.

WHO issuing a statement said containment of COVID-19 is feasible and remains the top priority in Sri Lanka.

The Sri Lanka Preparedness and Response Plan is implemented with the overall goal to interrupt the transmission of the virus from one person to another using a comprehensive blended approach of containment and mitigation.

Enhanced testing of the contacts of people who have tested positive for COVID-19 has led to the increased identification people who have COVID-19 and appropriate reporting in recent days.

Moreover, the safety of frontline workers both health and non-health should be prioritized, and availability of personal protective equipment must be ensured.

Local innovations have eased the stress for some of these; however, adequate stocks need to be ensured in the event of a spike of cases.

The contribution from WHO and DFAT will support the country in its fast and agile response to the outbreak.

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pakeer Sunday, 10 May 2020 09:23 PM

can I see that statement?

Max Sunday, 10 May 2020 09:34 PM

Sad news for govt bashers like unp, jvp, sjb catchers.

Dr P Tilak Sunday, 10 May 2020 10:40 PM

Well done Sri Lanka .Pl do not relax the present tempo . Few more weeks SL will be on top of the problem, but donor take any hasty decisions for short term benefits,Pl.

Tahera Murtaza Sunday, 10 May 2020 11:36 PM

Well done Sri Lanka.. Shows how well educated and intelligent the population is ..but mainly hats off to the President..This is great leadership

Shihan Monday, 11 May 2020 11:31 AM

Politics aside..much credit to the president

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