Lockdown won’t be effective unless people behave responsibly: Minister

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State Minister Sudarshani Fernandopulle said today that lockdown would not be effective if people do not behave responsibly and fail to follow health practices.

She told reporters after an event in Colombo that locking down the country is not the only solution to stem the spike in Covid cases and said people's cooperation is vital in the endeavour to combat the disease.

"Lockdown alone will not be effective if people don't follow health practices such as wearing face masks, maintaining one-metre physical distance and refrain from visiting crowded places.The spread of virus cannot be stopped by locking down the country alone," she said.

The Minister also said if people carry out their individual responsibilities, spread of the disease could be prevented and added that people's cooperation deemed vital on this.

She said a large number of people are receiving treatment in Hospitals and under serving home-quarantine and requested people including the Sri Lankans overseas to contribute in any possible means to facilitate in the treatment of the patients.

"This is a time we need the support from the people in the country and from the expatriates. Make your contribution to the nearest hospital. People's contribution is vital in this critical juncture,” she said.(Ajith Siriwardana)

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Ram Friday, 27 August 2021 04:15 PM

People will never behave responsibly unless they are strictly controlled by the GOSL. The volume of vehicles on the road this week is the best example. Shavendra can you fix it?

Paddy Friday, 27 August 2021 05:31 PM

When people like Padeniya have small parities.......!!!

Samson Friday, 27 August 2021 05:43 PM

Public are poor can the rich politicians lead the way.

Lanka Friday, 27 August 2021 05:59 PM

How can we expect people to behave when the government cannot behave responsibly? It should come from the top! LIVE BY EXAMPLE!

C N Jansz Saturday, 28 August 2021 07:12 AM

Tell that first to politicians like SB and his ilk !

Murshid Idroos Saturday, 28 August 2021 07:28 AM

People should not care a Damm about the reckless style of politicians Must speak up and set self examples all the way

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