Lockdown not ruled out

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Health authorities say a lockdown has not been completely ruled out and appropriate steps will be taken when required. Government sources said that a brief lockdown and other restrictions are being considered to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

Sources said that a final decision will be taken following a thorough review of the situation.

Last Friday it was decided to revise some of the restrictions on weddings and funerals and not enforce a lockdown.

Meanwhile, Deputy Director-general of Health Services Dr. Hemantha Herath said that enforcing a lockdown is among the options available.

He said that appropriate measures will be taken after consultations between the authorities.

“This is a matter that is being discussed. Closing the country is only one option. What option to go for is decided after looking at several factors,” he said.

There have been requests to enforce a lockdown to control the rapid rise in the number of people infected by the coronavirus.

However, the government has been reluctant to enforce a lockdown fearing the negative impact it will have on the economy. (EASWARAN RUTNAM)

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Travis Tuesday, 10 August 2021 08:42 AM

Please impose a 14 day or 21 day curfew complete lockdown please dear president. If not you will not have a country to be a president. Listen to advise from health authorities than some idiot people around you. Please do it fast do it now. Better now than never.

Sumal Tuesday, 10 August 2021 09:12 AM

First stop public transport in Colombo. That is the main spreader throughout the country. Instead of doing other things.

Dayan Tuesday, 10 August 2021 09:29 AM

Yes. Economy will boom when the people of the country reduced in number say by 50%.

Lion Tuesday, 10 August 2021 09:37 AM

Locked down will be decided when corona tap on the door of the top.

Roshanaly Tuesday, 10 August 2021 09:48 AM

Before lockdown, close the Airport. To support the Tourist sectors, entire public has to risk their lives.

Mm Tuesday, 10 August 2021 11:23 AM

The people who waited abiding all rules are further suffering while all others went on trips and did as they pleased! This is a curse

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