Health Ministry ‘baffled’ by decision to re-open liquor outlets
Posted by Editor on September 18, 2021 - 5:47 pm
The Ministry of Health says granting permission to re-open liquor outlets at a time when the quarantine curfew is in place will lead to the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus.
Speaking during a media briefing in Colombo today, Spokesman of the Health Ministry Deputy Director General of Health Services Dr. Hemantha Herath said relevant officials should not repeat the mistake.
He said there is no basis to grant permission to reopen liquor outlets at a time when all other stores are being forced to close.
Dr. Hemantha Herath noted that the Health Ministry cannot consent to such a move and therefore requested relevant authorities to take appropriate decisions regarding the matter.
(Source: News Radio)
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What? Not to re-open liquor outlets? This is our national drink. Close all food halls and restaurants. But never think of closing liquor outlet. You are writing your own death certificate.
The Health Ministry have no idea how Sri Lankans live.
The food is so expensive that the people cannot afford to buy.
Instead, get a good bottle of Booze and then we join the leaders on the path to Prosperity and Splendor.