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State Minister of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals Prof. Channa Jayasumana yesterday admitted that a health crisis was unfolding in Sri Lanka and added there was the possibility of Covid-19 cases doubling or trebling in a couple of weeks.
The Minister told Daily Mirror that the health authorities had decided to import Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), PCR, Antigen test kits and Oxygen supplies to brace for the unfolding situation.
He said the people’s misuse of relaxation of restrictions had led to the increase in the number of cases. The Minister held those who demonstrated as part of trade union actions were responsible for the spread of the disease.
“People abused the freedom given to them. We have identified cases from among those who demonstrated in large numbers. The trade unions have even brought outsiders for demonstrations and protest marches,” he said.
He said people sometimes arranged wedding functions regardless of health guidelines. The Minister said the severity of the disease among recently identified patients had increased the demand for Oxygen.
“Recent patients develop severe symptoms. Also, they need Oxygen support for a longer period,” he said.(Kelum Bandara)
Waco Thursday, 05 August 2021 07:59 AM
Solid evidence to prove the weaknesses of the Government.
Anura Nanayakkara Thursday, 05 August 2021 08:26 AM
Why Hon.Presdent does not take any action to stop protest marches.?? He seems to have gone impotent , after taking more powers from parliament. Hon. President has become a scarecrow!! .
pri Thursday, 05 August 2021 08:32 AM
No Dollars to import
ravin Thursday, 05 August 2021 08:35 AM
But, according to the account statement published, part of the contributions made by philanthropic organizations when the first wave of the covid-19 outbreak was utilized to import some 35000 oxygen cylinders? Where have they gone?
Nadi Karunaratne Thursday, 05 August 2021 03:30 PM
You are behind the curve should have anticipated. Can you do anything right?
Roshanaly Thursday, 05 August 2021 03:39 PM
By the time you import Oxygen,most of the Covid patients will be dead.
N SENA Friday, 06 August 2021 08:33 AM
NO NO WAIT. NO HURRY. YOU CAN TAKE YOUR TIME
Demuni Uduwara Friday, 06 August 2021 06:03 PM
"75% of death variant cases detected in last week". Hence, your allegations against teachers' protests are void.
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