PHIs slam health authorities for easing restrictions

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While slamming the Health authorities for relaxing restrictions amid a Omicron threat, the Public Health Inspectors Union (PHIU) today said they doubt whether restrictions were eased under the advise of health experts.

PHIU made these remarks in reference to the updated guidelines issued by Director General of Health Services yesterday where certain restrictions were eased while keeping other restrictions unchanged.

PHIU Head Upul Rohana said it was baffling that on what grounds the Health authorities had eased those restrictions.

“The world is currently embroiled in a critical situation in terms of the threat posed by the Omicron variant. Sri Lanka too is not out of the woods yet as far as Omicron is concerned. The COVID situation is not still at a controlled level in Sri Lanka ,” he pointed out.

“Besides, it is also a concern that people hardly follow health guidelines especially since the festive season is just around the corner,” he added.

Against this backdrop, the PHIU Head said it is in fact doubtful whether the restrictions were relaxed based on COVID statistics or according to the whims and fancies of any 'hidden force'. (Sheain Fernandopulle)

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Joe Friday, 17 December 2021 10:25 PM

PHIs bacame aiyas during the pandemic and since the limelight on them is fading, Mr Rohana is whining

Nuwan Saturday, 18 December 2021 12:04 AM

Uncle why don’t you lock yourself down and shut up and wait. Rest of the country doesn’t get pin padi like you can we need to get on with life

Upali Saturday, 18 December 2021 08:17 AM

This is very correct . WHAT THE GOVT WANTS IS TO GET EXECISE TARIFFS TO BE INCREASED BY ALLOWING SALE OF LIQUOR AS THEY ALLOWED LIQUOR FOR WEDDINGS AND EASING PUBLIC GATHERING INCLUDING TO PERMIT SALE OF LIQUOR ON CHRISTMAS DAY AS PROPOSED BY TOURISM MINISTER.

Terrence Saturday, 18 December 2021 08:58 AM

Christmas is the most happiest season where irrespective of denominations enjoy the peace and harmony only health guidelines should be followed give them some space

Sanjeeva Alahakoon Saturday, 18 December 2021 08:01 PM

Whenever you see this guy in the news, please ignore this time waster. He doesn't know the real situation and just crying for some publicity

GHT Saturday, 18 December 2021 11:18 PM

PHIs never let the government restore the country to a GOOD SHAPE. They are a CURSE for SRI LANKA.

Gee Sunday, 19 December 2021 01:35 PM

Its been 2 years, get over it, let people live

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