We should follow scientific methods than going after mythical beliefs: Dr. Jasinghe

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Sri Lanka should follow scientific methods in combating COVID-19 pandemic than going after mythical beliefs, Environment Ministry Secretary former Director General of Health Dr. Anil Jasinghe said today.

Dr. Jasinghe said some people in the country are going after mythical beliefs, despite the presence of scientific methods and added that what the Sri Lankans should do is, not to go after myths, but to follow the scientific methods to combat the deadly pandemic.

“Various new findings are taking place all over the world to curb the COVID-19 pandemic. Though, some people in our country pin their faith in scientific methods, a certain group seems to be going after mythical beliefs, despite the presence of several scientific methods,” he added.

Dr. Jasinghe expressed these views while commencing his duties at the Environment Ministry in the New Year.

He said the COVID-19 vaccines should at least be given to 70% of the people if we are to face the pandemic.

“At least 70% of the people should be provided with the vaccine to maintain a healthy immunity in the society. This is an arduous task. It would be highly satisfactory if we can manage to provide the vaccine to at least 50% of the people.

The manufacturers will provide 20% of the vaccines free of charge to people. All the countries in the world would attempt to buy the vaccines. So, countries like us have to strive to buy them,” he said.

He said the Companies that manufacture the vaccines have to expedite their productions otherwise, poor countries may not get the priority. Then, it would become an obstacle to combat this virus. (Ajith Siriwardana)

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BigEars Friday, 01 January 2021 03:45 PM

I would go further as see that we are driven by delusions. Just see the amount of cotton tread tied to wrist of individuals, specially politicians.

Vaccine Friday, 01 January 2021 03:45 PM

Dr. You are quite right atleast 70% of our population should be provided with these vaccine. Poor countries must be given priority by the suppliers and the question is whether the poors in these countries will get the priority.

FF Friday, 01 January 2021 03:52 PM

CAN THE SCIENTISTS SAY FOR HOW LONG THE VIRUS WILL REMAIN IN DEAD BODIES. IS IT DAYS, MONTHS, YEARS OR THE VIRUS NEVER DIES

lal Friday, 01 January 2021 04:06 PM

Is RAT a right method to identify Covid 19 as per science. Are you aware of the hardships face by the people identified by RAT and not allowed for PCR on payment. Please speak from your heart.

vini Friday, 01 January 2021 04:35 PM

At last, somebody has the guts, to tell the truth.

RAM Friday, 01 January 2021 04:35 PM

i WISH YOU ALL SRI LANKANS A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. THIS YEAR WILL BRING PEACE AND HARMONEY AND PROSPEROUS.

lankan Friday, 01 January 2021 04:48 PM

What is scientific methods? Burning bodies? Where are our scientists? They shoud open their mouths.

Edward Friday, 01 January 2021 04:55 PM

Well said

Dev Friday, 01 January 2021 05:15 PM

Agreed but scientific method is not rejecting things that contrast with your personal believes. If a scientific experiment proves something then you can't reject it just because of your personal believes.

Edward Friday, 01 January 2021 10:24 PM

Our neighbour India is known as the "Pharmacy" of the world. India is specialised in manufacturing vaccines, the vaccine is reasonably priced. Astra Zeneca Covid 19 vaccine has been approved by Britain as well as few more countries for inoculation against Covid 19. Get help from India.

Sulaiman Saturday, 02 January 2021 04:52 AM

While 99% of world virologists and medical experts say that bodies of the covid-19 victims could be burried... Sri Lankan health professionals and some doctors insist that bodies must be cremated ..why Sri Lankan government goes against W.H.O.. By this you bring shame to all medical experts in Sri Lanka

Elwyn Saturday, 02 January 2021 05:08 AM

Finally someone with some sense has spoken! The majority of Sri Lankans are drowning in superstitions and mythical crap. We can never go forward at this rate.

LP Saturday, 02 January 2021 05:33 AM

Vaccine for our beloved 225 and Paniya for others.

Manta Saturday, 02 January 2021 07:16 AM

Does he not know that there is a science in mythical beliefs?

Jesus Saturday, 02 January 2021 07:23 AM

Idiot born to a hypocritical majority.

R Rajapakse Saturday, 02 January 2021 07:31 AM

What is so great about these scientific methods? Struggling for more than a year to find a probable cure of a vaccine. The true science is not this mundane science, but science of nature. The cure is with nature's products and not synthetics. These synthetics can also have side effects but not nature's products. The next two weeks are crucial to know about it.

Era Saturday, 02 January 2021 10:46 AM

Rapapakse's for them what you say is true.

Nomads Saturday, 02 January 2021 08:34 AM

Scientific methods and health guidelines are delegated by this Government to suit in its favour not by experts. Mr. Anil why is the govt late on making a decision on vaccine . Looking for the cheapest or waiting to offer free? Why is the once Gazetted burial on covid deceased was reversed ? Why were you removed from your earlier post. Actions make sense.

SEYED SHERALI Saturday, 02 January 2021 10:25 AM

You said that dead bodies would contain coronavirus and if buried the underwater would be contaminated. Is it scientific?....You not only depend on myths but also racial hatred.

Alfred Einstein Saturday, 02 January 2021 12:46 PM

The country is steeped in mythical beliefs. The Christians suck up to the Buddhists, the Buddhists suck up to the Hindus, the Hindus suck up to the Muslims, the Muslims suck up to Al Kaeda. How can you suddenly change people's thinking overnight?

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