Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi yesterday called for more stringent implementation of the law to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Speaking during the opening of the new catheterization laboratory at the Kalutara Nagoda Hospital, Minister Wanniarachchi said controling the third wave of COVID-19 should not be difficult if people adhered to quarantine laws and health guidelines.
"The Health Ministry and the police need to strictly enforce the law against those who violate health guidelines. If necessary, we aim to increase the current Rs 5000 fine for such violations to Rs 50, 000 via a gazette notification to get it done," she claimed.
A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 72 squadron has crashed into the Madhuru Oya reservoir this morning, Air FOrce Media Spokesman Eranda Geeganage said.
Update: Five of the twelve passengers on board the bell 212 aircraft that crashed into the Maduru Oya today, have succumbed to their injuries, the SLAF said.
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