Speaking to The Morning, the All Ceylon Wildlife Officers’ Association (ACWOA) President Shanuka Ranawaka Arachchi said that although Wildlife Conservation officers on field duty are at high risk of contracting Covid-19, no programme has yet been implemented at the Departmental level to vaccinate them against Covid-19. When performing most of the duties, Wildlife Conservation officials have to associate with the community. Also, since such field officers also visit office premises, those who work at offices are also at risk. In protest over the same issue, several trade unions within the DWC withdrew from all field duties on 7 July. Accordingly, the Wildlife Conservation officers will be given the vaccines in the near future,” he added.

Source: The Nation July 14, 2021 18:33 UTC