Health Ministry not consulted when taking decision to reopen liquor shops: Deputy DG

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The decision to reopen liquor shops has been taken without the consultation of the Health Ministry, Deputy Director General of Health Services Dr Hemantha Herath said today.

He told a news briefing that there is neither a logic nor a basis to the decision under the prevailing circumstances of the pandemic.

“In a situation where the country is under lockdown and other business outlets remain closed, the decision to reopen liquor shops can't be condoned,” he underscored.

“A decision of this nature could drag the prevailing COVID situation to a dreadful level,"

"Therefore, the authorities must take this seriously and make sure such decisions are not made in future depending on the COVID situation,” Dr Herath stressed. (Sheain Fernandopulle)

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Comments - 18

Ralaharamy Saturday, 18 September 2021 05:15 PM

The job is done; mission accomplished. Don't be a cry baby. Take the credit bravely.

Upulpb Saturday, 18 September 2021 05:17 PM

Tell us something new Dictor. When most of the wine stores and bars are owned by political thugs what more do you expect?

K. Ranaweera Saturday, 18 September 2021 05:30 PM

Most of liquor licenses are vested with MPs and Ministers so they can decide to close or open but not the doctors.

Nuwan Saturday, 18 September 2021 05:32 PM

We got the stock yesterday. Now shut up and wait. If you want never ending lockdowns reduce government servant salaries to 25% and redistribute to daily wage earners

Politikka Saturday, 18 September 2021 05:38 PM

Politikkas do not need your advice! They are stupid NO!!!

ravin Saturday, 18 September 2021 06:02 PM

Do not worry much Doctor. We are so unfortunate to be born in a paradise for swollen-headed idiots.

Bernard Saturday, 18 September 2021 06:05 PM

Ministry of Health has to be consulted on official decisions but not on unofficial decisions as when the Ministry of Finance deem it necessary to quench the thirst of the drunkards of this country.

K. Manohara Saturday, 18 September 2021 06:14 PM

Make home delivery services in order to avoid "Q" in front of liquor shops. Otherwise government will be loosing millions of Rupees as revenue.

BuffaloaCitizen Saturday, 18 September 2021 06:28 PM

Tell me what you guys are consulted for? All you government servants have been hench-aiya's to politicians for a long time and now they do not give a penny for your advise.

Ranaweera Saturday, 18 September 2021 06:39 PM

People have been drinking illicit liquor. Why not keep these open so that people do not have to gather.

Sachi Kuhananthan, MD Saturday, 18 September 2021 07:22 PM

No it is not necessary to consult health professionals to open the liquor stores. What about grocery stores? What about fish market? What about barber saloons?

Lakmal Kahawela Saturday, 18 September 2021 09:22 PM

They have consulted the customs

Freddy Foxx Saturday, 18 September 2021 09:27 PM

Don't try to be so puritanical, Speak for the super markets without spirits and wine outlets open, also with selected vendors in every market place, even some barber shops, What about the postal department doing normal business. Don't kid yourself, man.

Joseph Saturday, 18 September 2021 09:36 PM

The president is clearly made to look like a puppet.

ala Saturday, 18 September 2021 10:03 PM

Sir. please resign from your post without being a cry baby , that is if you have the spine.

Kingsley Wijesinhe Saturday, 18 September 2021 10:06 PM

Why do these doctors have a problem with liquor stores? Are they getting a commission from the kassippu mudalalis?

Ranjan Saturday, 18 September 2021 11:18 PM

An new economic booze with the new billions of Rs. printed by the new governor

Regardless Saturday, 18 September 2021 11:44 PM

There is someone who is very powerful to get the bars opened to sell their liquor at time like this. We saw people queuing up at liquor bars waiting for hours to purchase liquor risking themselves to get infected with covid . We can see liquor bar cluster very soon.

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