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The COVID-19 cases have slightly increased in the ground level since the time the restrictions were relaxed, Public Health Inspectors Union claimed today.

PHIU Head Upul Rohana said people's gloomy way of behaviour had contributed to the subtle increase in the cases.

“The COVID patients detected at present are asymptomatic and this is on account of the fact that the boosted immunity generated from the COVID vaccines,” he pointed out.

However, the PHIU Head raised the importance of conducting random PCR and Antigen Tests countrywide in order to get a clearer picture of the COVID situation in the country.

Meanwhile, Deputy Director General of Health Services Dr. Hemantha Herath said although there is a minor dip in COVID cases, they cannot be satisfied with that at all. (Sheain Fernandopulle)


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  • Sandy Monday, 18 October 2021 03:41 PM

    Every union giving running commentary , just enforce the rules instead of spreading fear

    Upul Seneviratne Monday, 18 October 2021 04:04 PM

    On top of surviving high cost of living due to greedy businessmen and incompetent politicians, we, people have to take the blaming of these doctors and PHI also. I want to ask, "is disciplining people the main duty of these doctors and PHIs?" At least doctors are treating infected people, what has PHIs have done? They didn't even supply food for isolated houses during the peak time and people in those cases had a reason to go out freely to get their food items.

    sam Monday, 18 October 2021 04:21 PM

    You had curfew, you had lockdown but could not ensure that people behaved properly. In short no proper controls.

    Ranjith Monday, 18 October 2021 04:43 PM

    PHI take the initiative and take some action don't try to follow our politicians

    Witness Monday, 18 October 2021 05:42 PM

    A few weeks back a young man died of Covid in Dehiwela. Following this 7 people in the household were not PCR tested immediately. A notice on the gate prohibited any one from entering or leaving the premises. However for PCR tests they were instructed to go to the Kalubowila hospital. No logic.

    prasanna thenu Monday, 18 October 2021 05:59 PM

    i was happy thinking we will not going to see his face and advices as he only preached 'lockdowns', But unfortunately seems surfacing again

    Bushel Monday, 18 October 2021 06:31 PM

    This guy is SELF APPOINTED NON-PROFESSIONAL CHIEF EPIDIOMOlOGIST mite suddenly ask for a pay hike to match his sekf appointment

    Jeewes Jupiter Monday, 18 October 2021 06:55 PM

    Let me ask a simple question here....... ....were the 'people' behaving accordingly even during the so-called lockdown???? Why is it surprising that most people have a 'dont care' attitude now that most restrictions have been lifted?

    poopalapillai Sivapathasuntharam Monday, 18 October 2021 07:24 PM

    I was quarantined for 21 days even though I was tested negative in the antigen test. Since we are from Batticaloa the phi has their own way of quarantining people and either the MOH or the RDHS never entertain the complains against the wrong actions of these phis.

    maha Monday, 18 October 2021 09:18 PM

    Who says correct, official announcement is drop of cases

    Nuwan Monday, 18 October 2021 10:33 PM

    Lockdown uncle. Only thing out of his mouth is lockdown lockdown. If you have nothing useful to offer please take your pin padi and shut up and wait. Rest of the country needs to manage and earn a living

    Gee Monday, 18 October 2021 11:05 PM

    You say more cases but people are asymptomatic bcause of the vaccine. 99% over 30 are vaccinated, those not vacinated is because of their choice, that means 99% over 30 it doesnt matter!

    VJ Tuesday, 19 October 2021 05:44 PM

    You mean if the virus is gone you will be out of work?


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