Areas where curfew lifted still unsafe: Epidemiology Chief

• People with chronic diseases asked to remain at home
• Risk still prevails
• Risk still prevails

By Sheain Fernandopulle   

The areas, which are released from quarantine curfew from today, are still not secure and therefore, the risk of spread of COVID-19 still prevails in the country, Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Sudath Samaraweera said. 

• Lifting the curfew does not mean that people can go back to their normal routine and act as usual. People should be mindful of the fact that the risk of COVID-19 has not yet been eliminated in the country  

Addressing the media, he said in a situation where positive cases were reported from different parts of the country, it was much pivotal to strictly follow the health guidelines. 

 
“Lifting the curfew does not mean that people can go back to their normal routine and act as usual. People should be mindful of the fact that the risk of COVID-19 has not yet been eliminated in the country,” Dr Samaraweera said.   
“The prevailing situation does not yet support people to act usually. The cases related to Peliyagoda Fish Market are still reported from different areas. Cases are also reported from several companies,” he added.   
“Therefore, a huge responsibility lies on people in terms of adhering to health guidelines and restricting unnecessary journeys,” Dr Samaraweera said.   

Dr. Samaraweera also asked senior citizen and people with chronic diseases to remain at home as much as possible.