Introduce new legislation if necessary to curb COVID-19: Ranil

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Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe had informed the government to introduce any new legislation that is necessary to curb the COVID-19 epidemic, sources close to Mr. Wickremesinghe said today.

“UNP will support any legislation that will be introduced by the government to curb the COVID-19 epidemic,” Mr. Wickremesinghe had told the government according to sources.

Also he has suggested that private sector should be allowed to import the necessary goods need for testing including special clothing etc. Mr. Wickremesinghe is of the opinion that Sri Lanka needs beds which are disinfected and medical clothing.

“It is important to do everything to save the people from the epidemic,” Mr. Wickremesinghe has said.

He had suggested that government should follow the methodologies adopted by other countries to curb the spread of the disease.(Yohan Perera)

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Anmanpan Thursday, 26 March 2020 09:54 PM

Hello, you are around.

Chux Thursday, 26 March 2020 09:58 PM

For you laws and laws but Rajapakshas money ,money and money???

Nick Thursday, 26 March 2020 10:36 PM

He knows only to say follow others, the West

People Thursday, 26 March 2020 10:41 PM

Mr.the virus will not be eliminated by committee or legislation, like YOU. The armed forces are doing what they to get rid of it.

roland.boniface Thursday, 26 March 2020 10:57 PM

You are history.We have heard this term legislation enough for the last 5 years ,but no action. thanks for your advice.

George Harry Thursday, 26 March 2020 11:06 PM

This is the brain-child of your master the US, so, you know better, how to cripple the economy of Sri Lanka, but our expert leaders, patriotic Citizens His Excellency Gotabaya And Hon'ble Mahinda Rajapaksa know well to ward-off

Aviator Thursday, 26 March 2020 11:10 PM

Get lost! The worst duo we had in the history of this country was you coupled with MS. Both of you equaled disaster for our nation.

Joshua Thursday, 26 March 2020 11:18 PM

By the legislations ate brought about atleast 10 more Coronas would have come and gone

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