Health Ministry responds to reports of two Nipah virus cases at LRH

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The Health Ministry of Sri Lanka has clarified the reports circulating on social media regarding the detection of two Nipah virus cases in the country.

According to these social media reports, two children are currently receiving treatment for the Nipah virus at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) in Sri Lanka.

In response, LRH Director Dr. G Wijesuriya, speaking to the Daily Mirror, stated that Sri Lanka has not reported any cases of Nipah virus so far.

He emphasized that people should not be alarmed or panic due to these false reports.

Dr. Wijesuriya further assured that Sri Lanka remains vigilant and fully prepared to handle any potential outbreak.

In light of this situation, he urged the public to exercise caution and verify information before accepting it as accurate, especially when it comes to social media posts.

The fear of the Nipah virus has been sparked by the detection of a significant number of Nipah cases in the Indian state of Kerala.

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Grace Friday, 29 September 2023 10:18 PM

The government should not hide anything in this regard as the government is skilful in hiding the truth.

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Gee Friday, 29 September 2023 11:09 PM

Who cares? Probably fake anyway like covid was

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Kasun Saturday, 30 September 2023 09:23 AM

At Gee,: Hey man , you are talking and still alive thanks to Covid vaccination. Otherwise you are a skeleton by now

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KP Saturday, 30 September 2023 12:29 AM

@Gee; Are 7 million who were buried after COVID faking their deaths? Remember Sunil Perera, Mangala Samaraweera ect? No you don’t. That’s your problem. Memory that lasts only two weeks.

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GIA LANKA Saturday, 30 September 2023 04:54 AM

IT IS PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE THAT THESE 2 CHILDREN GOT THE NIPA VIRUS ,IF

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Nuwan Saturday, 30 September 2023 06:52 AM

People is Sri Lanka loves to live with fears. While Indians did not care. They even did not care that Covid killed so many of them. Indians are OK to accept poverty and sickness as a fact of life and use that for the benefit of the economy. Sri Lankan middle class is like that but only in the night. Daval Migel Raa Daniels.

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Citizens Saturday, 30 September 2023 08:47 AM

People have no faith in the government to tell the truth! It's very unfortunate that the citizens cannot trust their government!!

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Mirisse Jinadharee Monday, 02 October 2023 04:51 AM

Where is that Hora, Gon Amathiya? Hiding with Pin Padi?

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