• The health authorities had taken note of the flattening of the curve after a drop in the number of cases for days earlier    
• The increased public mobility after relaxation of curbs could be the plausible reason for the current situation  

By Kelum Bandara   

The Covid curve of Sri Lanka has flattened around 550 daily cases triggering concerns whether it will lead to another spike , a Minister said .   

State Minister of Production , Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals Prof. Channa Jayasumana told Daily Mirror that the health authorities had taken note of the flattening of the curve after a drop in the number of cases for days earlier .   

The Minister said the increased public mobility after relaxation of curbs could be the plausible reason for the current situation. 

 
“We remain alert . The situation may become better or worse ,” he said.   

He stressed the need for people to adhere to health measures .