Huge spike in COVID cases on the cards by the end of December

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The number of daily cases is very likely to see a major spike by the end of December this year, Health officials forewarned.

Deputy Director General of Health Services Dr. Hemantha Herath said the number cases had surprisingly increased in several areas.

“The spread of the virus cannot be controlled or stopped unless large gatherings are avoided irrespective of the implementation of safety measures,” he stressed.

“Thus, people are strongly advised not to get into events where people gather in large numbers for the sake of everyone's safety,” Dr. Herath added.

Meanwhile, Public Health Inspectors Union Head Upul Rohana said it is in fact pathetic that people don’t understood the imminent danger posed by COVID-19 when they continue to ignore safety measures.

“With what is visible at present in terms of people’s poor response in following health guidelines and practices, cases could surge in unprecedented numbers by the end of December this year creating a chaotic situation,” he added. (Sheain Fernandopulle)

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Patriot Wednesday, 03 November 2021 05:12 PM

As situation is seen today, expect at least 5000 covid cases daily from next month.

Sandy Wednesday, 03 November 2021 05:13 PM

Enforce rules , giving a warning every week is just waste of time.

Kikazaru Wednesday, 03 November 2021 05:14 PM

I was watch in T20 being play in the UAE. There was crowds, no masks and no one meter. Is there a problem with the main vaccine used in Sri Lanka?

vince Thursday, 04 November 2021 12:35 PM

no.

A Wednesday, 03 November 2021 06:14 PM

Publish more news and stop tourist coming great for Sr Lanka

Sana Thursday, 04 November 2021 09:56 AM

If there is another wave in Sri Lanka ... that means these politicians are procuring low quality vaccine

Patient Thursday, 04 November 2021 10:09 AM

Cancer Hospital Maharagama clinic area is crowded with some 300 to 500 people from many areas, sitting next to each other. Please take measures immediately. Spread out the patients. Organised ways to avoid the spread of Covid. I have pictures and film clips

Adwani Thursday, 04 November 2021 10:25 AM

A good tool to control protests so that all SL assets will be sold silently and peacefuly.

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