Sri Lanka Association of Medical Specialists appeals from the president and the government to extend the lockdown in a more effective and stricter manner till the nation achieves the optimal vaccination. Issuing a statement yesterday the medical specialists further request from the government to keep communication channels open with WHO and other relevant experts to obtain the required opinion during this difficult period.
They further stress that such actions are vital to prevent a significant number of deaths with a comparatively low cost to the economy which will invariably bounce back once the desired control is achieved and avert a catastrophic health crisis on both Covid and non-Covid patients Read the full statement issued by the Sri Lanka Association of Medical Specialists below
