Three more Omicron patients detected in SL; four cases so far

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Three new cases of Omicron COVID variant have been reported in Sri Lanka, Dr Chandima Jeewandara, the head of the Department of Immunology and Molecular Biology at the Sri Jayewardenepura University said.

Accordingly, the toll of Omicron patients in Sri Lanka increased to 04 as of today.

Dr Jeewandara said Omicron cases could increase in future and thus, he raised the importance of receiving the booster dose without further delay.

The first patient carrying the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 was identified in Sri Lanka on December 03. The patient was a Sri Lankan citizen who had returned from South Africa on November 24.

These patients are identified as infected with Omicron from samples only received to the Jayewardenepura University. (Sheain Fernandopulle)

Comments - 15

ANTON Thursday, 16 December 2021 04:26 PM

YEP, OUR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS HAVE ARRIVED IN THE COUNTRY.

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Upali Thursday, 16 December 2021 04:41 PM

Coming colour is not good

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Kikazaru Thursday, 16 December 2021 05:23 PM

Coming color is not bad. The Omicron variant is not as dangerous as the Delta variant. We just need to follow health guild lines. Countries entering into winer see a surge as people are gathering in enclose places with limited air circulation.

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A Thursday, 16 December 2021 08:22 PM

Don't assume read Data from South Africa..don't panic .

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Anne Karunaratne Thursday, 16 December 2021 05:27 PM

Invite more tourists especially from affected countries, relax health guidelines and we are reaping the rewards in the festive season! Expect more rewards after the season!

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Kikazaru Thursday, 16 December 2021 06:19 PM

Dr Chandima Jeewandara,, my favourite clown. Now that the Omicron has been detected he has a lot to say. What about the strains you claimed you detected about a month ago. A joker.

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B Thursday, 16 December 2021 06:24 PM

The Paitinet retruned from Nigirea not South Africa. And Now How about UK are u going to ban them ?. Guess not need the money Noh..

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Antonita Thursday, 16 December 2021 07:01 PM

How many patients die of Cancer everyday? Any statistics available? No deaths have been reported on Omicron yet but is painted as the worse thing ever! You don't report on dengue deaths, don't report on other illnesses but my goodness Omicron is absolutely a killer!!! Stop this scaremongering and get on with your lives! Death is Death, whether Omicron or Cancer!

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Rangana Thursday, 16 December 2021 07:29 PM

That South African doctor had said that even though this variant is highly infectious, it's not as virulent as the Delta variant and that so far its spread has been observed to far less deadly. This is yet another fear mongering tactic to further extend unproductive lockdowns that have more detrimental effects on the already failing economy.

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Godayata Magic Thursday, 16 December 2021 08:04 PM

So you guys will let in all the virus coming from every corner of the world and we have guys to keep getting vaccines one after another.

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Kabila Thursday, 16 December 2021 08:15 PM

It's a far less potent mutation stop the fear mongering and get on with it

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Brit Thursday, 16 December 2021 10:01 PM

Okay, just bury your head in the sand and all this will disappear by itself.

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Nuwan Thursday, 16 December 2021 10:30 PM

So what? Just shut up and get on with life. If PHI uncles have a problem as them to lockdown the unvaccinated

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Alex Thursday, 16 December 2021 10:31 PM

the new PCR strategy brings fewer tests per day.....and community random sampling is totally withheld......In a few weeks' time, we will be having a full-blown Omicron spread within the country...

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M S A Mihraj Friday, 17 December 2021 08:43 AM

Locations should be provided. It would be useful to public to avoid visiting those places.

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