First COVID-19 death reported in Sri Lanka
Posted by Editor on March 28, 2020 - 8:17 pm
First COVID-19 death in Sri Lanka has been reported from the Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH), the Ministry of Health said.
The Director General of Health Services Dr. Anil Jasinghe said that the deceased was a 60 year old resident of Marawila.
Dr. Anil Jasinghe said that the deceased had undergone a kidney transplant a few years ago and was suffering from diabetes and high blood pressure.
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Covid-19 Management in Sri Lanka has been exemplary due to logical, professional and far-sighted policies enunciated by His Excellency, Gothabhaya Rajapaksa.
Sri Lanka is far ahead of developed Western Countries.
Also appreciated in the positive and proactive role delivered by the Hon Minister of Health, Pavitra Devi Wanniarachchi. Her presentation, logical and language skills are a delight to our nation
She is Prime Ministerial material and hope she will be rewarded in the next Cabinet.
I agree 100% with you, my dear Fareena.
Hon Pavithra is valuable leadership material and should be PM in next Govt.
Her comms skills and language are excellent.
Would like to see the super-qualified Dr Sudharshini Fernandopulle as the Health Minister in the next Govt.