• The clusters have been created by weddings, religious activities and other functions held in respective areas violating health protocols

By Sheain Fernandopulle   

Director General of Health Services Dr. Asela Gunawardena said yesterday COVID clusters have been identified in five districts in the country.  

 Accordingly, he told media that such clusters had been detected in Anuradhapura, Ampara, Hambantota, Matara and Galle districts.

“These clusters have been created owing to weddings, religious activities and other functions held in respective areas violating health protocols,” he underlined.   

Thus, he urged people to minimise events where people gather in large numbers until the country reaches normalcy. “We will not be able to contain these clusters resulting in a dangerous situation if public gatherings continue to take place violating health guidelines,” Dr. Gunawardena stressed.   

The country currently reports over 700 COVID cases daily raising concerns among health authorities while the number of fatalities ranges around 20.   

• The public are urged to minimise events where people gather in large numbers until the country reaches normalcy