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Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Sudath Samaraweera said yesterday any increase of the Covid-19 cases due to public movements during the festive period would be visible in four to six weeks time.

Dr. Samaraweera told Daily Mirror, people who were infected by the coronavirus would show symptoms only after the normal incubation period of two weeks.

“If there are increased infections mainly due to movements and activities during the New Year period, it will be visible only after four to six weeks time,” he said.

He reiterated that PCR testing would be carried out only on a scientific, rational basis. (Kelum Bandara)


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  • RoaringCreek Tuesday, 20 April 2021 07:51 AM

    This is the other joker after the guy in fancy dress. Where is the vaccine for 70% of the population? No answers, Ah!

    Ranaweera Tuesday, 20 April 2021 08:35 AM

    Dan separately Aurudu Kewada?

    Judge Tuesday, 20 April 2021 09:08 AM

    Why did the HM stop the strangulation of the virus?

    Random Tuesday, 20 April 2021 11:04 AM

    If this is the case, why aren't the relevant authorities doing anything? Now school students are getting infected with the virus! If things continue this way 3rd wave is definite


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