Next month extremely crucial, says Army Chief

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The behaviour of people in the month of October would play a vital role in deciding the destiny of the country in the next few months in terms of the COVID-19 situation, Army Commander Shavendra Silva said.

Speaking to the Daily Mirror he said the authorities had set up a comprehensive plan on functioning the services after reopening the country.

“We have been closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation in the country and that we could see a major decrease in the number of infections and fatalities,” he said.

“Accordingly, we are looking forward to reopening the country under several stages in order to prevent larger gatherings that might give rise to new cases,” the Army Chief added.

Gen. Silva said that the public behavior is very crucial during the course of next month if the country is opened from October 1.

He said authorities will issue recommendations on how to maintain services in the public and private sector.(Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya)

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wahallu Saturday, 25 September 2021 05:27 PM

Oho.. No 1 health expert in Chi Lanka. Wonder where this baboon get hes medical degree.

Kikuzaru Saturday, 25 September 2021 05:41 PM

Ah! He may be expecting an A or H bomb. A all these mess-ups and deaths it is time health professionals make these statements. This is fellow is same as his "හිස්" excellency.

tissa Saturday, 25 September 2021 06:22 PM

Probably the only country in the world where an army chief is giving epidemiology opinions.

Dot Saturday, 25 September 2021 06:51 PM

Then Next Month too

GERIATRIC Saturday, 25 September 2021 08:15 PM

The General Public SHOULD Act more responsibly. Sacrifice social gatherings, even small parties at residences, wedding functions should be with minimum guests - 10 or so. Do not get into crowded buses and trains...list goes on.

Dramatician Sunday, 26 September 2021 06:46 PM

This proves, that the locked-down already placed will be continued for further more months.

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