It would take at least another one month to bring the Minuwangoda-Peliyagoda cluster under control, Dr. Hemantha Herath, Deputy Director General (Public Health) said yesterday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking to media, he said considering the situation at present, the situation where cases were being reported in hundreds would prevail for another one and half weeks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAccordingly, the cluster would be completely cleared in another six weeks,\u201d Dr. Herath said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, he stressed that it is absolutely pivotal to maintain the same momentum of the health, security officials and the general public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Referring to the reports circulated on social media that the Health Ministry is passing the responsibility of a spike of Covid cases to the people, he emphasised that they have not evaded the responsibility but have been working hard to contain the virus in the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, Dr. Herath said the number of Covid-19 cases being reported in the country has comparatively declined. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis does not mean that a higher number of cases would not be reported in future. However, as far as the current scenario is concerned, the number of cases has somewhat decreased. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said positive cases had been reported from unexpected areas. Thus, if this situation increased, there may be a possibility to experience a surge in cases,\u201d he underlined. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition, Dr. Herath said there are over 1000 beds in 49 hospitals still vacant to treat Covid-19 patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe number of remaining beds can fluctuate with the detection of fresh Covid cases,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Courtesy: Daily Mirror<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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