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Last Updated : 2024-05-06 08:33:00
A considerable increase in COVID-19 infections has been noticed in last week raising concerns about the spread of highly transmissible Omicron variant in the country.
According to official data, 623, 653, 594, 611, 661, 690 cases have been reported respectively from last Tuesday (11) to Sunday (16).
Commenting on the situation, Dr Malkanthi Galhena, Consultant Family Physician at the Ministry of Health said cases had been increased by over 1000 in last week compared to previous weeks.
“Although the number of cases is on the rise, patients who are infected with the virus do not get complications due to vaccination,” she underscored.
“Thus, it’s imperative to get the vaccine in due time and also to abide by the health guidelines to keep the virus at bay,” she added.
Besides, the number of COVID related deaths remains at a lower rate compared to number of infections," she added.
Meanwhile, Dr Galhena said they had also identified school children as spreaders of COVID-19 who carry virus to their families and eventually to the community.
Health authorities have already predicted that cases to go up further due to the spread of Omicron.
However, the situation can be brought under control with the booster dose. (Sheain Fernandopulle)
N SENA Monday, 17 January 2022 11:19 PM
IF YOU SEE HOW THE CROWDS WERE MOVING ABOUT AT PORT CITY (GALLE FACE) DO NOT BE SURPRISED IF THE NUMBERS INCREASE TWO OR THREE FOLDS
Namal Tuesday, 18 January 2022 12:36 AM
People seem to have taken the danger for granted; very pathetic
Youngster Tuesday, 18 January 2022 12:37 AM
Nice to see crowds in pubic places
Nalin Tuesday, 18 January 2022 12:38 AM
Massive spike in cases imminent. Let's brace ourselves for another series of restrictions
Adwani Tuesday, 18 January 2022 08:42 PM
Pakistan has approved the herbal medicine from China, after clinical tests. It is better to consult Pakistan on this matter.
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