7 August 2021 12:00 am Views - 91
By Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardana
A committee comprising government and opposition members is to be formed to face the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a Minister told Parliament yesterday.
Minister Chamal Rajapaksa who responded to a question raised by Opposition Whip Lakshman Kiriella said the government is planning to set up a committee comprising government and opposition members in accordance with the Disaster Management Act.
“We are discussing with the Minister of Health to form a joint committee to face the pandemic,” Minister Rajapaksa said.