Marikkar as to whether the burial of the bodies of Covid-19 victims will be allowed in light of the statement made by State Minister of Primary Healthcare, Epidemics, and Covid Disease Control Dr. Sudarshini Fernandopulle that the coronavirus cannot be transmitted through water, the Premier said that burials will be allowed. Meanwhile, following the Prime Minister’s statement in Parliament, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan tweeted that he welcomes Prime Minister Rajapaksa’s assurance. He will hold talks with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, and Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and address the Parliament. Earlier, US Ambassador Alaina B. Teplitz too tweeted positively about the Prime Minister’s statement. “Welcome media reporting on the Prime Minister’s announcement to end the mandatory cremation of Covid-19 victims.

Source: The Nation February 10, 2021 23:02 UTC