COVID-19 is rising in Sri Lanka | Infections reached to 43

The ministry has confirmed COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka rises to 43(on today). The government has taken the right privileges to prevent coronavirus and to eradicate this epidemic. According to the reports the first case was found in the Colombo area. “A Chinese lady, who is in her 40s, arrived on the 19th as a tourist and fell ill on the 25th and was confirmed as having the coronavirus following a test on Monday,” Sudath Samaraweera, the chief epidemiologist with Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Health, adding that this marks the first confirmed case in the island nation. The government has given holidays for all universities for two weeks.

Speech of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa while attending a video conference of all South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) member countries amid Coronavirus scare

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said, “Our economy has taken a serious blow, particularly tourism sector which was just recovering after last years’ terrorist attack.

Government suspends all international flight arrivals for two weeks

Even as the number of COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka rose to 43 on Tuesday, the government decided to suspend all international flight arrivals for two weeks beginning Wednesday midnight, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s office said.

The move, according to government officials, is aimed at halting the entry of any possible new cases into the country and allowing health officials to focus on arresting the spread of the pandemic within the country.

No entry: A worker spraying disinfectant at a bus terminal in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Monday.

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Can we protect ourselves and our families from this virus?

Definitely we can protect if we take the right prevention methods and safe privileges. COVID-19 is a virus so that it can spread very fastly through the entire country. What can we do to prevent from COVID-19? Check the following steps.

Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus(According to WHO)

What can people do to protect themselves and others from getting the new coronavirus? According to https://www.who.int/

Wash your hands frequently

Maintain at least 1-meter distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.

Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth.

Practice respiratory hygiene

If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early

Stay informed and follow advice given by your healthcare provider