Delta variant cases are in every part of the country: Health Ministry

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While reiterating the fact raised by medical experts that Delta variant would be dominant in Sri Lanka, the Health Ministry said patients with Delta variant could be seen in every district in the country.

Deputy Director General of Health Services Dr. Hemantha Herath said in a situation where Delta variant cases have been detected in Western, North, South and Eastern provinces, such cases could be found in every district in the country.

He said although the Health authorities have so far detected 68 cases of Delta variant, there could be more undetected cases in the community.

“It’s apparent and visible that Delta variant is becoming the most dominant variant in the world and in our country is not an exception for that,” he underscored.

However, Dr. Herath stressed “we don’t have to follow extraordinary steps to contain the Delta variant, but simply adhere to strict common health practices such as wearing a mask properly, washing hands regularly and maintaining social distancing,"

He proceeded to say that vaccination drive in the country is underway in full swing and urged people to get vaccinated without hesitation as it provides shield against COVID-19. (Sheain Fernandopulle)

Comments - 9

GoTheCome Monday, 26 July 2021 04:41 PM

Yes, no, yes, come we know that. You that the this must stop the go the no the virus spread the go.

Dee Monday, 26 July 2021 04:47 PM

Can't we deploy all our resources ground, air and water to combat this and Finnish it off? Oh! This a virus! Forgot for a moment. Got carried away! Sorry.

Sam Silva Monday, 26 July 2021 04:58 PM

It does not matter how many statements you make, the government will do whatever that is profitable for them.

Joshua Monday, 26 July 2021 05:26 PM

where is vaccines to get vaccinated?????

Ranaweera Monday, 26 July 2021 08:14 PM

Opposition and the protestors have achieved their objective. Well done Sajith, the master covid spreader.

Lanka Shantha Monday, 26 July 2021 08:35 PM

You people are good in making speeches only. One topic 7 people are talking about it. Everybody is acting as the boss. Allow healthy food to citizens specially to children. Every thing is so expensive. Nothing in the home pots.

Chux Monday, 26 July 2021 08:57 PM

Yes we know how efficient and effective you all are

Seb Monday, 26 July 2021 09:27 PM

Make the vaccines also available through private hospitals.

Kingsley Wijesinhe Tuesday, 27 July 2021 07:21 PM

If the Delta variant is there in all parts of the country, what's the point in continuing the inter-province travel ban?

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