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Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said yesterday that all those who come to work from various parts of the country after the New Year holidays should take necessary measures to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus as the next three weeks could be crucial.

He urged the public to adopt proper health practices at workplaces and in public including wearing face masks and maintaining social distancing.

"We have seen the majority of people, especially in places where people have gathered over the past week, behave according to the health guidelines. But there may be a small group that is not. The second wave of Covid-19 spread in Sri Lanka from one person. It spread to more than 90,000 people all over the country. We had such an experience. We are protecting this country from the coronavirus when the number of patients is very high in other countries," he said.

The Commander said that they had been able to keep the Covid-19 infected cases at a low level compared to other times.

On Sunday, 357 Covid-19 cases were reported in the country. The Commander said 70 of them were Sri Lankan returnees from abroad. He said currently a large number of Covid-19 patients are reported in the world.

"During the New Year, we did not impose many restrictions. But, some restrictions were imposed because it was a matter of urgency. Some acted regardless of them and tried to enjoy freedom," General Silva said.

He said that public cooperation is key to curb the spread of the disease. (Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya)

 


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  • Wicks Tuesday, 20 April 2021 08:14 AM

    This guy is not a medical expert to give advise. Where are our doctors?

    Dee Tuesday, 20 April 2021 08:23 AM

    Where is Dr. Gunaratne? We still didn't get our retirement uniforms.

    Yasagi S Tuesday, 20 April 2021 08:42 AM

    who is army chief to tell this to people? let him look after national security, on health issues let the GMOA handle.

    Ranaweera Tuesday, 20 April 2021 08:51 AM

    No point now. We saw how they followed the guidelines. Social distancing is not a concept understood by most of Sri Lankans. They want to be close to each other every where. Even while driving they want to drive very close to the other vehicles. So , no pont . Thus will land in deaf ears.

    Mutt Tuesday, 20 April 2021 09:03 AM

    Are you an astrologer? If so why has the situation suddenly deteriorated?

    Observer Tuesday, 20 April 2021 09:40 AM

    Sri Lanka's population is only 21 million but Covid19 cases have exceeded 90,000 ?

    Punchi Banda Tuesday, 20 April 2021 10:29 AM

    Why is the army getting increasingly involved in civilian issues like health ? Is this to mirror what is happening in despised countries like Pakistan and Myanmar. We are going to invite increasing international opprobrium on us.

    Bernard Tuesday, 20 April 2021 07:06 PM

    Don't make statements or requests as this is power vacuum country.


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