Reply To:
Name - Reply Comment
Last Updated : 2023-02-05 16:52:00
The number of elderly people in Sri Lanka contracting COVID-19 is less, Health Ministry Spokesman Dr. Jayaruwan Bandara said today.
He said if this situation changes, the current COVID-19 death toll of 13 could rise.
“Still, no vaccine had been developed against the virus. PCR testing is the only gold standard to identify COVID-19 positive cases. The sensitivity of the PCR test is 70 per cent,” Dr. Bandara said.
He said the number of COVID-19 infected patients had reached 5,600 with the active cases standing at 2,200.
“However, we are still trying to manage the pandemic situation in the country with the support of the people. During the past few months, the people had forgotten that our country was a victim of the pandemic. About 80 per cent do not wear face masks when using public transport and in public places. They did not follow health instructions resulting in the sudden spread of the virus in the country," Dr. Bandara said. “Therefore, we should wear face masks properly and keep in mind to follow the health guidelines." (Chaturanga Samarawickrama)
Eichmann Bernhard (Germany) Tuesday, 20 October 2020 10:27 PM
Any age group can get the virus. Here in Germany it is young people who like to go partying.
SODHA Tuesday, 20 October 2020 11:09 PM
What were these Professionals, GMOA and Govt authorities including President, PM, Health Minister, Shavendra
Gamini Wijesundra Wednesday, 21 October 2020 02:27 AM
who's fault is it. ?. The government did not take any action. The Brandix owner is Gotas close friend so no action on him. Gota is speechless now. When the election was there he was talking to the people daily but now where is Gota. ?
Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.
Reply To:
Name - Reply Comment
Sandya Kumari from Kotahena has been experiencing chest pains since 2015 and
History was made last week when two former executive presidents of Sri Lanka
“On the ill-fated day of 21st of April 2019, this island home was awoken ru
03 Feb 2023
03 Feb 2023