State Minister of Epidemiology and COVID Disease Control Dr. Sudarshini Fernandopulle states that the country could be locked down in the future if necessary. “In the face of Covid, epidemiological decisions are made, not political. If necessary, the power to close at the Grama Niladhari Division level can be exercised by talking to the Regional Director of Health and the Government Agent. Therefore, Grama Niladhari Divisions will be closed on demand. If necessary, the country will have to close,” she said.

Source: The Nation May 07, 2021 10:41 UTC