Govt. manipulates data; hides truth from people : Hadunnetti

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The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) today alleged that the Government was manipulating data and information on the Covid-19 pandemic violating the people’s right to know the true situation of the pandemic.

Former JVP MP Sunil Hadunnetti told a news conference that it was vital for the people and decision making bodies to know the true data and information on the pandemic situation.

He said it was reported that there was a contradiction in the data and information issued by the Covid Task Force and the Provincial Directors of the Health Services and pointed out that it was a serious matter.

“It was reported that there was a contradiction of the data on Covid patients in the Gampaha District. We doubt the statistics on the Covid mortality was also twisted,” he said.

Hadunnetti said the Covid Task Force was getting data through the Health Ministry and added that it was either the Director General of Health Services or Head of the Covid Task Force was releasing the incorrect information.(Ajith Siriwardana)

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Ranaweera Thursday, 12 August 2021 05:03 PM

These guys at the grasss root level fo all these things and then blame the top.

Joshua Thursday, 12 August 2021 05:04 PM

Computer gilmart experts

Baila Thursday, 12 August 2021 05:17 PM

They are doing what they are capable of.....!!!

Truth matter Thursday, 12 August 2021 05:17 PM

Do not say this is a Sri Lankan government but it's merely military rule in Sri Lanka. Even doctors are sidelined and all decisions are taken by inept politicians and military personnel

vithura Thursday, 12 August 2021 05:19 PM

Hiding the truth is an understatement, just call it bare faced lies!

Nevil Gunaratne Thursday, 12 August 2021 07:48 PM

Not surprised to near this, all along we knew that the government is feeding the manipulated figures to WHO and the local media organizations. The government wanted to show this Covid pandemic is under control and open the country to foreign tourists to make fast buck.

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