Explore medicinal remedies to fight coronavirus: President

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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has advised health authorities to explore possibilities of western and indigenous medicinal remedies and treatment options for new coronavirus patients after consulting experts in the field.

The President's Office said these instructions were given by the President during a special meeting held with Health, Foreign Relations, Tourism and Higher Education Ministers at the Presidential Secretariat last evening.

It said the health condition of the first and only patient found positive for new coronavirus in the country was improving and the doctors have been able to prevent the spread of the virus.

The President has commended people in all sectors who had supported with utmost commitment to prevent the spread of the virus. He advised that these measures be continued to keep the people safe.

President Rajapaksa also reviewed the action taken by the experts committee to prevent the spread of new coronavirus and to bring back the Sri Lankan students from China.

He instructed to provide all facilities needed for the students who will be returning home from Wuhan and take good care of them.

He also instructed to expand the facilities at hospitals for diagnosis of the virus infections. “We need to face this situation while safeguarding our tourism industry as well,” he said.

Ministers Chamal Rajapaksa, Dinesh Gunawardena, Bandula Gunawardena, Arundika Fernando and Pavithra Wanniarachchi and other officials were present at the discussion. (Lahiru Pothmulla)

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Bagel Banda Epa Saturday, 01 February 2020 07:44 AM

Sure, how much money has Srilanka has spent on research and development from the borrowed handouts? Is this guy for real? Thieves like Eliyantha White might?

Milinda Saturday, 01 February 2020 08:33 AM

This is the way forward. Give the responsibility to the most qualified professionals to handle the corona virus threat. Well said Mr President. We appreciate your foresighted advice and action. Ķeep the unqualified politicians out.

vince Saturday, 01 February 2020 02:58 PM

if only he applied the same strategy in other areas. sadly he appointed idiots and hangers on to important positions, not those who were qualified. Having said that he has done some good stuff too for which he needs applauded

Anmanpan Saturday, 01 February 2020 08:57 AM

The whole developed world is racing to find a vaccine and a remedy. A typical comment from a O/L educated who think he know all and the best.

erode terribile Saturday, 01 February 2020 10:48 AM

Hoffman La Roche Switzerland give the Test for free! No costs for Gov. and Patient..

ram Saturday, 01 February 2020 12:32 PM

president or prime minister or the any commander of forces cannot fight the coronavirus. Only medical professional can fight aginst the coronavirus. Buying weapons from China to fight coronavirus is no use

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