Ranil urges govt. to extend lockdown

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Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today urged the government to extend the lockdown in accordance with the heath expert advice.

“Just as much as we have supported the current ten day lockdown, the whole country will support an extension of it,” Mr. Wickremesinghe said in a statement.

“Mangala Samaraweea, Raja Mahendran, President Council D. S Wijesinghe and eminent personality Gowri Thawarasah has passed away due to COVID. Six people whom I know also passed away recently. There is a rapid spread of COVID. There have been 5000 COVID related deaths since August 7. Three thousand deaths have taken place within the last 20 days. This a high rate of deaths. Statistics that are available are questionable. There is a rapid spread of the disease. What is happening now is dealing with those who are already infected. We have to reduce the spread. The government declared a ten day lock down. It has received everyone’s support, It is not a sufficient period as per the medical advice. Another two week lockdown is required,” he said.

“The other factor is the economic damage that can be caused by a lockdown. We have reached a point where the damage which would cause by a lockdown is far greater than the damage that would cause by not having a lockdown. The remedy fir this is to to go immediately to the IMF. We have already received $ 720 million from the IMF for COVID control,” he added.(Yohan Perera)

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Dee Thursday, 26 August 2021 03:28 PM

The majority will not understand what you are trying to say! Don't waste your time. Bridges are being built, highways are being made for the benefit of those who don't have 4 wheels. Stay safe Sir!

Vaseekaran RAJADURAI Thursday, 26 August 2021 04:56 PM

Yes Ranil W is right. The cost of not locking down is higher than the cost of locking down as Medical experts. But Govt must also support the poor and daily workers by financial support. Must obtain foreign aid to support these expenses.

LankaLover Thursday, 26 August 2021 08:24 PM

Right advice.

Chris Thursday, 26 August 2021 08:30 PM

Ranil never understood the struggles of a common man. Even now talks nonsense. Mr. Wickramasinghe this is not USA and people don't have disposable income. You came to the parliament from pin chance. So please shut up for gods sake

idiot Thursday, 26 August 2021 11:05 PM

is there a lockdown at the Moment.i do not notice it.

mp Friday, 27 August 2021 07:30 AM

One problem is lockdown is not properly adhered to or monitored. Advantages of a proper lockdown is much beneficial than not lockdown. It is a must. Through vaccination alone this problem will not come to an end. Now the number of deaths a day is 209 - the latest. So isn't it a problem? It is a problem than the economy. Is there anyone who may understand in the COVID prevention committee?

Ups Sunday, 29 August 2021 07:22 AM

This loose cannon already proved he is a utter failure,does his advises acceptable

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