Present Covid cases not random but linked to factory cluster: Pavithra

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The Covid-19 cases, reported at present are not random cases but in someway linked to the Minuwangoda factory cluster, Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi said yesterday.

She said it was true that cases were reported from several areas in the country but each case had either direct or indirect links to some of the positive cases of the Minuwangoda cluster.

“Therefore, reports that cases are reported here and there randomly, are not just and correct,” she stressed.

Minister Wanniarachchi also said they were doing their best to contain the virus with the support of relevant officials.

“The service rendered by health officers is immense and they are prompt to attend whenever there is a Covid-19 related incident," she said.

“We are confident that the virus can be successfully contained soon,’ she added.

Meanwhile, Minister Wanniarachchi said the number of hospitals, designated to treat Covid-19 patients has been increased to 21 by expanding laboratories and other facilities. (Sheain Fernandopulle)

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Comments - 17

Michael Ranasinghe Saturday, 17 October 2020 06:14 AM

Madam you are using every possible reason to link this to a " Pokura" and save face while the GMOA says that it is taking the form of a community spread .. Weren't you the one who said that by 19th April Sri Lanka will be Covid free and we will be economically strong .. oh sorry that was before elections no.. !!!

Dee Saturday, 17 October 2020 06:38 AM

Reminds me of that song about flower petals being spread.

Leel Saturday, 17 October 2020 07:12 AM

Whether it is from present cluster or random or anything else covid-19 is spreading. That fact you have to except.

King Saturday, 17 October 2020 07:21 AM

Yeah ok!

Lal Saturday, 17 October 2020 07:38 AM

HOO HOO. MINISTER. AFTER SOUND SLEEP WAKE UP. TWO WEEKS WHERE ARE YOU HON. N MINISTER. YOU ARE BUSY OR MEDIA STAFF BUSY. LAST APRIL FIRST WEEK YOU SAID NO MORE CORONAVIRUS IN SRILANKA. NOW MAY BE IMPORTED FROM WHERE?? WHEN YOU ARE TALKING ANYTHING PLEASE CHECK TWICE AND SPEAK WITH SENSE. TKS

Brander Saturday, 17 October 2020 08:24 AM

So, it is all because of BRANDIX?

ravin Saturday, 17 October 2020 08:31 AM

Very important question is "from where that factory cluster got CORONA_19? " We are more interested in answer to that than all other questions.

Buruwa Saturday, 17 October 2020 09:14 AM

Hey lady, whatever the case, we have about 2000 infections post Brandix nightmare. You can to denied that. Foolish idiot.

Lambada Saturday, 17 October 2020 09:16 AM

Then you sue the factory, but can you do that. Shout-up and do that !

FF Saturday, 17 October 2020 09:20 AM

PAVITHRA, PLEASE STOP ISSUING FALSE STATEMENTS AS IF YOU ARE AN EXPERT

FF Saturday, 17 October 2020 09:26 AM

DONT TALK BULLSHIT. THERE ARE PEOPLE MORE KNOWLEDGEABLE THAN YOU THINK. SO DONT TRY TO FOOL THE PEOPLE

Punchi Bandra Saturday, 17 October 2020 09:40 AM

good reason to win 20A!

Mm Saturday, 17 October 2020 10:44 AM

Then this shi! started in China so why not say this is linked to China!!! Blabbering Nonsense

Tuan Saturday, 17 October 2020 11:32 AM

Its election related COVID-19

Bandara Saturday, 17 October 2020 09:42 PM

The uneducated people will believe your statement

Eichmann Bernhard (Germany) Saturday, 17 October 2020 10:27 PM

Why is the area not cordoned off?

Slipauma Sunday, 18 October 2020 12:20 AM

Just talking not going to work. Plz do not say that "IT IS NOT A COMMUNITY SPREAD". All have brain to analyze and judge the situation. Prevention is important before it hits.

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