UNP calls for a complete lock down

It is important to make the right decision at the right time

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UNP yesterday urged the government to go for a complete lockdown for a specific period and control the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

UNP Chairman Vajira Abeywardene who made a special statement said the government should go for a lockdown for at least two weeks and try to control the ongoing pandemic.

“Government should go for an island-wide lock down and control the spread of COVID-19. Also, efforts should be made to get the essential medical equipment such as ICU beds and PCR machines,” Mr. Abeywardene said.

“It is important to make the right decision at the right time,” he stressed.

Mr. Abeywardene blamed the government for not taking adequate steps to avoid a third wave of COVID-19 pandemic. “The health authorities failed to issue necessary heath guidelines for the Sinhala New Year festive period and allowed movement from one area to another. Also, a false assurance was given to people that the pandemic has been controlled. These shortcomings led to a third wave of the pandemic,” he said. (Yohan Perera)

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Comments - 8

Galle Voter Tuesday, 04 May 2021 09:00 AM

UNP is trying to send country into bankruptcy! Look at UNP’s patriotism!!

K. Ranaweera Tuesday, 04 May 2021 11:30 AM

At first people should be alive to witness the "Vision of Prosperity" of Sri Lanka.

common man Tuesday, 04 May 2021 09:14 AM

Politics with public health and wealth is dangerous

Kalu Kuhakaya Tuesday, 04 May 2021 09:32 AM

Isn't this the guy who gave his used mask to another man? I'm sure he is a very knowledgeable man

Jeff Tuesday, 04 May 2021 09:53 AM

Government have to think hard so that we can't be like india as things getting no better unwanted people mooving around should be stoped first unwanted businesses should be closed keep only essentials open night curfew 10pm 5pm public who dont follow cdc covid guidelines should be punished heavily never to be repeated by anyone our public have zero manners social distances etc we need more army personals on roads public respects and have police trained to replace gradually worse culprits you find in mt lavinia after 10pm all kind off activities until early morning start off hotel raod no police to be found this people come from back of mount.........

Man Tuesday, 04 May 2021 11:16 AM

Isn't he a prominent dealer?

Sunil Tuesday, 04 May 2021 01:25 PM

Very much agree with everything he said. False security and not enough control was put in place and now Covid is spiking worst than ever here!

dickie bird Tuesday, 04 May 2021 01:52 PM

Hillarious !!!! Politically bankrupt UNP Chairman coming up with advise. What he should be doing is to share his mask with those UNP'ers who don't have a mask. Jeff... right or wrong, police is a round the clock thankless job. Just leave a margin.

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