Don’t open the country fully: Health officials urge Govt.

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Health officials have urged the Government not to fully open the country when taking the decision to lift the prevalent quarantine curfew.

Deputy Director-General of Health Services Dr. Hemantha Herath told a media briefing today that it is not recommended that the country should be fully opened at once.

“If the country is going to be fully opened, there could be loopholes that could turn the situation still worse,” he stressed.

“Hence, it is much appropriate and highly recommended to open up the country gradually, so that we could see whether there are risk factors that could give rise to COVID cases,” Dr. Herath added.

At present, there are talks about reopening the country from next week, since the nation is reaping the benefits of the quarantine curfew which has been in place for over a month now. (Sheain Fernandopulle)

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Comments - 31

Ramon Alwis Thursday, 23 September 2021 03:11 PM

Dear Doctor are you in (dunia thani) another world in Arabic move from your bubble most streets are bustling with traffic and people even with the lock down, give tangible ideas to curb the situation dont forget the daily wage earner all citizens are not well set as you.

Mark Anandappa Thursday, 23 September 2021 03:22 PM

One cannot wait to have a zero count

joshua Thursday, 23 September 2021 03:32 PM

makes sense.

Anne Karunaratne Thursday, 23 September 2021 04:25 PM

Country is already open dear man! Didn't you know that?! Are you living in Sri Lanka or elsewhere?

Jemes Thursday, 23 September 2021 04:40 PM

It's a waste if words...Government won't listen to health officials

Tyron Prasanna Thursday, 23 September 2021 04:42 PM

Ask this to tell to GMOA, then Sir will hear anf take actions accordingly

Samson Thursday, 23 September 2021 04:46 PM

Agree country should be opened in stages. Most is open at least partially and only a few activities remain to be opened.

nuwan Thursday, 23 September 2021 04:53 PM

Reduce health official salaries and government servant salaries to 25% and re distribute to daily wage earners. Then you continue the stupid lockdown till 2030

Lanka Shantha Thursday, 23 September 2021 04:53 PM

Doctor, we are already fully opened. Even bottles are available freely. Are you in the Moon or want to come in to the News?

Drunkard Thursday, 23 September 2021 04:57 PM

Government is good at opening loopholes rather than closing them by for instance opening liquor shops!!!

Sam Silva Thursday, 23 September 2021 05:00 PM

The country should open and restrict the tourism also keep the school closed until it's safe.

Anuradha Thursday, 23 September 2021 05:11 PM

As long as public transport, state or private is not available, cases will definitely come down. Although we see people in the streets they come either walking or in a private vehicle which can carry only a few people.

Elton J. Nandipala Thursday, 23 September 2021 05:18 PM

Precluded laughter that science excludes.

Bernard Thursday, 23 September 2021 05:43 PM

First lockdown the wine stores before opening the country gradually.

SODHA Thursday, 23 September 2021 05:44 PM

What's there to open???? Country was never closed.......

Adwani Thursday, 23 September 2021 07:06 PM

Idiots are giving stupid advice.

Mohan Thursday, 23 September 2021 07:29 PM

The current lockdown works like this: Let the people who are scared stay at home. Let those who are not scared, go out and work. No public transport.

shan Thursday, 23 September 2021 07:33 PM

Yes, Do not open the country fully, open only liquor shops fully. Do not open the coffin, but keep the doors wide open for death.

Muditha Sasunka Thursday, 23 September 2021 07:48 PM

Can please anyone close local mental sick people (who are the majority in SL) from normal ones and protect tourists from pisso and modayo?

Maha Thursday, 23 September 2021 08:02 PM

Not clear what country you are talking ? Sri Lanka is opened including Wine Stores ..

Tom jones Thursday, 23 September 2021 08:50 PM

There is no quarantine in Sri Lanka.the road and streets are full of people. This quarantine is a big JOKE

CHOLMONDELEY PINTO Thursday, 23 September 2021 09:07 PM

Has to be done in stages. First let all people go to work to earn a living. Ristrict gathering over 25 and do not allowe wedding receptions, celebrations, any parties. Nightclubs political rallys, spectators at matches even dinning inside restaurants without adequate covid protection rules

Gobbaya Thursday, 23 September 2021 09:13 PM

What to close when all open!!!! Silly fellow...

GERIATRIC Thursday, 23 September 2021 09:56 PM

Wise Advise BUT who will adhere to Laws and Rules in this Paradise Isle?

Heaven Thursday, 23 September 2021 10:37 PM

Dr It is very strange for you to say not to open the country fully even after seeing the liquor queues forgetting the corona. That shows PEOPLE wants their quarter at any cost whether country is half or fully opened.

Andi Banda Friday, 24 September 2021 02:38 AM

All parliamentarians and their HENCHman should enter ANGODA mental hospital for treatment. This must include all lawyers say "YES" to everything by politicians!!

Cheers Friday, 24 September 2021 06:49 AM

Wine stores are open now and that's all that matters!!!

Terrence Friday, 24 September 2021 08:44 AM

Purpose achieved by only opening Bars and Wine stores

VJ Friday, 24 September 2021 08:50 AM

The country will be fully opened officially after completing all the deals on the agenda of the government. Unofficially it is fully open now.

Rg Kumara Friday, 24 September 2021 08:55 AM

Pay my salary then …. A hole

MESS Friday, 24 September 2021 11:26 AM

You guys really MESSED UP the country

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