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The time ahead is going to be decisive in determining the situation of Covid in the country and people have been urged to follow Covid appropriate behaviour, Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Samitha Ginige said today.
Addressing a media briefing at the Health Promotion Bureau, he said the country couldn't be fully satisfied with the present decline in COVID cases as negligent behaviour of people would always turn the situation for the worse.
“Talking about the decrease in cases, the massive vaccination drive, the restriction measures and adherence of people to health guidelines, immensely contributed to the drop in COVID cases,” he outlined.
“However, it has been harder for Sri Lanka to maintain the momentum gained from COVID in the past; hence we should all be determined to maintain the current positive comeback in terms of COVID-19 situation,” he pointed out.
While saying that the country is currently at a satisfactory level in terms of the immunisation, Dr Ginige said they hoped to fully vaccinate nearly 75 percent of total population by the end of this month, which is currently at 53 percent.
Nevertheless, he stressed the significance of following health rules irrespective of being fully vaccinated in order to fully get rid of the virus.
Meanwhile, Dr Ginige said there was no shortage of vaccines in the country and added the country had already received 31 million vaccines. (Sheain Fernandopulle)
Observer Wednesday, 29 September 2021 05:38 PM
First time we hear from Dr. Samitha Ginige! How is it possible to Vaccinate 75% of the population by end of this month when he says only 53% have been Vaccinated up to date (29th) ?
sumith Peiris Wednesday, 29 September 2021 07:24 PM
Misquoted obviously. He means end October.
Prasantha De Silva Wednesday, 29 September 2021 08:45 PM
Good question. He must have meant the next month- October.
Kikazaru Wednesday, 29 September 2021 07:23 PM
At least this statement comes from our mediocre medial professionals. This type of statements up to now came from a joker in fancy dress. This new move in welcome.
Fake-Vax Wednesday, 29 September 2021 09:26 PM
Vaccines will never be becoming shortage as it is a lucrative business the United States started to achieve their mission producing more vaccines. But the lives of whom were jabbed are the one who will be included in FATALITY list.
Gee Wednesday, 29 September 2021 11:03 PM
You cant get rid of covid, it is a virus and will stay in the world forever. Sooner we realize this the sooner we can move on
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