Covid-19 cases in Sri Lanka on the rise again

There has been a minor increase in the number of Covid-19 patients detected within Western Province and other provinces, according to the Health Ministry’s Director of Medical Technical Services and Chief Coordinator for COVID-19, Dr. Anwar Hamdani.

Speaking to the media today (25), he said that the people should once again start following the health guidelines they used to follow before, emphasizing that it is mandatory to wear face masks, maintain social distancing, limit unnecessary movements and to minimize gatherings.

The fourth dose of Covid vaccines is recommended to obtain as soon as possible, as the Health Ministry has got enough vaccines stocks, the doctor said, adding that the people with chronic diseases, aged over 60 should be more concerned about vaccination, as they are prone to complications at this condition.

Dr. Hamdani, who mentioned that the situation in Sri Lanka, is yet at a controllable level also said that there is a slight increase in the number of deaths reported per day. Meanwhile, the Monkeypox virus is also spreading in other countries of the world, while patients are also being reported from countries as close as India, he added.