Health Minister optimistic on reopening country on Oct. 1

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The country will be reopened on October 1 under certain restrictions, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said today.

He made this statement to media after an event at the Base Hospital in Nawalapitiya today

“We have been keeping a close eye on the COVID-19 situation in the country. There is a sharp decline in COVID cases and hospitalization at present,” he underscored.

“In addition, Sri Lanka is among the top four countries which has been able to vaccinate majority of its people,” he emphasised.

In such a backdrop, the Minister said he was hoping that the country could be reopened on October 1; nevertheless, the final decision would be taken on September 30. (Sheain Fernandopulle)

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CHOLMONDELEY PINTO Saturday, 25 September 2021 05:08 PM

Please do not compete with the minister of tourism in opening your mouth before the country.

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CHOLMONDELEY PINTO Saturday, 25 September 2021 05:11 PM

Be careful of what you say. Don't get egg on your face like our tourism minister.

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selvakumar Saturday, 25 September 2021 05:21 PM

Alway unstable for his talk !!!

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selvakumar Saturday, 25 September 2021 05:21 PM

Alway unstable for his talk !!!

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Amal jay Saturday, 25 September 2021 05:57 PM

He has got the egg on his face a number of times. This man is a shameless person with questionable moral character has no shame.

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R. C Chitty Saturday, 25 September 2021 05:23 PM

Rusty -- Health minister is always optimistic but ends up different.

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Brian Banda Saturday, 25 September 2021 05:34 PM

We need such more and more people with NO brain to this country!

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kikuzaru Saturday, 25 September 2021 05:53 PM

The pot went and now we have a spittoon.

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Sachi Kuhananthan, MD Saturday, 25 September 2021 06:18 PM

The pandemic is over and there is no excuse to extend the lockdown. Remove the lockdown and save the economy.

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optimisty boy ! Saturday, 25 September 2021 07:06 PM

you were pretty optimistic even when you tried jumping balconies, is'nt it??

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Jasmine Saturday, 25 September 2021 07:35 PM

Unfortunately, grossly incompetent ill-informed jokers such as this are holding key positions that impact the lives of all.

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Ranjit Saturday, 25 September 2021 07:39 PM

Health officials are saying “ country to normal in 2nd week of Nov” and this health minister is contrdicting by saying 1st of October. Typical of this govt

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Sivaponniah Saturday, 25 September 2021 07:55 PM

Lock down is for poor people. Rich guys and Politicians are doing whatever they want- weddings, parties, etc. But poor fellows are starving with no income and support. Lock down is a nonsense in SL.

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Shan Saturday, 25 September 2021 08:34 PM

Is it lockdown in SL?

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sam Saturday, 25 September 2021 08:48 PM

Where was the lockdown? What is required is gradually to allow weddings, parties etc and attend to the economy. Covid will not disappear soon.

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Anne Karunaratne Saturday, 25 September 2021 08:59 PM

Country to open on the 1st of October?? It has been opened since last week

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Romesh Saturday, 25 September 2021 10:21 PM

Such mad men are running this country and apointed by a even more mad man who has come to ruin teh nation.

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N n Nadson Saturday, 25 September 2021 10:46 PM

Any ways starvation for the people is very near , lock down for ever so all the bloody politicians can have our food

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roni Saturday, 25 September 2021 11:26 PM

No choice ,were we in lock down status, bars betting centers were operating. Now as a formality lift the lid the gas is out.

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roni Saturday, 25 September 2021 11:26 PM

No choice ,were we in lock down status, bars betting centers were operating. Now as a formality lift the lid the gas is out.

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