Pavithra says willing to sacrifice herself to sea if it would stop COVID-19

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Minister of Health Pavithra Wanniarachchi today said she is willing to sacrifice herself to the sea if such an act would stop the COVID-19 in Sri Lanka.

Minister Wanniarachchi made this remark speaking during a debate in Parliament said she and the government would do everything possible to end the pandemic in Sri Lanka.

“Various comments have been made over facebook on the religious observances in which I was engaged in. Those in the opposition have said that I should self-sacrifice and leap into the sea as an offering. I am willing to do it, if such an act will end the pandemic in our country,” she said.

“Even Buddha entrusted the world to the Gods during his time,” she added.

“The government always followed the advice of medical experts when dealing with the pandemic. We followed the advice of medical experts on controlling the first wave of COVID 19 pandemic. We have got into a positive situation when dealing with the second wave. We only carried out 250 PCR tests daily during the first wave but now we are conducting more than 1000 tests per day,” the Minister added.

“The expert committee appointed to look into the conduct of last rites of those who succumb to COVID -19 will meet this month to look into the grievances of Muslims,” she also said in response to Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa and SJB MP Mujibur Rahaman who wanted the government to allow Muslim victims of COVID -19 to be buried.(Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardana)

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Comments - 28

Bandara Tuesday, 03 November 2020 12:22 PM

Pavithra < ViharamahaDevi

Western Province Voter Tuesday, 03 November 2020 12:25 PM

Only one way to find out... True patriot sacrifice. and as long as dont get beached like the wales come ashore again.

Lion Tuesday, 03 November 2020 12:26 PM

Good news after a long time .

Lord Wolfstein Tuesday, 03 November 2020 12:29 PM

Try it, maybe it will work.

pavithra donkey Tuesday, 03 November 2020 12:29 PM

please do. that is what the country wants.

Rene decarte Tuesday, 03 November 2020 12:31 PM

Over to you Oceanic Pollution Protection Authority

Raj Tuesday, 03 November 2020 12:33 PM

Calibre of our Minister while various countries working day and night to find a Vaccine! Remember when many worshipped Saai Baba to cure their sickness, he ran to hospital when he himself got sick!

Sunil Tuesday, 03 November 2020 12:35 PM

A modern day Viharamaha Devi! However, unfortunately this will not work.

Rama Tuesday, 03 November 2020 12:37 PM

Great. Will give it a try and will name her “vihara Maha Devi 2020”

Mark Tuesday, 03 November 2020 12:38 PM

Please don't spoil the creatures in the sea.

Jayasumana perera Tuesday, 03 November 2020 12:38 PM

Is this a sign of defeat?

Dee Tuesday, 03 November 2020 12:40 PM

Such a comedy!

Pradeep Tuesday, 03 November 2020 12:46 PM

Let's try and see no harm

Christopher Seneviratne Tuesday, 03 November 2020 12:47 PM

She is completely insane. What is her qualification being appointed as minister of health. Typical unqualified appointments by this insane government.

Sana Tuesday, 03 November 2020 05:43 PM

To stop covid , Pavithra pls resign without opening ur big mouth

Sonali Tuesday, 03 November 2020 05:55 PM

Go ahead. It won't stop Covid 19 but we'll sure be rid of one foul mouth. We dare you do it.

ModayEs Tuesday, 03 November 2020 05:57 PM

Majority must be very proud about this statement. ha ha ha........

Leo Tuesday, 03 November 2020 06:05 PM

I will donate 1 billion if i have that amount

janam Tuesday, 03 November 2020 06:05 PM

Dear Pavi. what if all in the govt jump into the sea along with you ?

Sandi Tuesday, 03 November 2020 06:09 PM

Any body else going away from the country, like they did during the war.

para Tuesday, 03 November 2020 06:17 PM

The covid-19 is at its peak. please do that fast and quick.

Lankan Tuesday, 03 November 2020 06:19 PM

This is good Idea. Try. Dont delay. Save World.

Ralf De Silva Tuesday, 03 November 2020 06:37 PM

HE President should ban this type of foolish utterances from the ministers . What a shame for the Government.

Odin Tuesday, 03 November 2020 06:43 PM

If that happens there will be millions of dead fish floating in the water!!!

Ramesh Kanth Tuesday, 03 November 2020 07:19 PM

Are you alone or will you take some more along with you?

Sri lankan Tuesday, 03 November 2020 08:30 PM

Just do it

Sivaponniah Tuesday, 03 November 2020 08:51 PM

Not only Pavithra, also Savnedra

Russell von Bergheim Wednesday, 04 November 2020 02:59 PM

Stupid statement. Disgrace to the position she holds.

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