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Curfew in WP extended as virulent corona strain hits province hardest
The quarantine curfew in the Western Province that was to be lifted this morning has been extended till 5 am on November 09.
Army Commander Shavendra Silva, making a special statement, yesterday said the curfew would also be clamped on Eheliyagoda and Kuliyapitiya police areas as well as the Kurunegala city limits.
The Army Commander said: “We have identified that the highest number of COVID19 cases has been reported from Western Province. That’s why we imposed the quarantine curfew from midnight 29 October to 5am on November 02. But looking at the reported cases during the last few days, we have decided to extend this curfew.”
Lt. Gen. Silva said that clusters were seen forming around the Eheliyagoda and Kuliyapitiya police areas as well as in Kurunegala Municipal Council limits.
“We urge the people to stay home. And people must reduce travel even those who live in areas where there is no curfew. Don’t cross district borders. We will arrange home deliveries and monetary grants for the needy,” he said.
Meanwhile, Secretary to the Ministry of Health, Sanjeewa Munasinghe said that the current strain of COVID19 was extremely contagious.
“The old and the young are vulnerable alike. Those with chronic disease like diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol, kidney diseases, cancer etc. are more vulnerable.”
Munasinghe said that if a person had mild symptoms they would be sent to level two hospitals, asymptomatic patients will be sent to intermediate care centres and those with serious symptoms and those who have underlying conditions will be sent to level one hospitals with ICU facilities.
“If you feel you have symptoms, call 0117 966 366 and we will send a team to help you,” he said.
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a beach cleaning programme today [14] at Dewata in Galle and Hambantota, in parallel with the International Coastal Cleanup Day (21st September).
The beach cleaning efforts were organized by SLNS Dakshina and SLNS Kawantissa, under the supervision of Commander Southern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Chandima Silva.
A large amount of plastic, polythene and solid waste from the coastal environments.
In the year 2016, Cabinet approval was granted for the establishment of a National Trade Felicitation Committee for the empowerment of the Trade Felicitation Agreement (TFA) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the inter-coordination of institutions in respect of the implementation of 36 obligations included therein. Sri Lanka has committed to implement the plan for implementation of trade facilitation during the period 2017-2030 thereunder.
Even though countries in the region have fulfilled a higher percentage of the overall commitment, Sri Lanka has only fulfilled about 37.4% of
the total commitment. Taking into consideration the prevailing situation, technical assistance has been requested from the Japan International Coordination Agency with the technical expertise of the International Trade Center to provide independent recommendations enabling the implementation of priority activities on a speedy basis after completion of the assessment of the trade facilitation measures.
Accordingly, “Roadmap for trade facilitation in Sri Lanka” and “Trade Facilitation Action Plan 2025-2028” have been prepared with the participation of about 200 public and private stakeholders.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal presented by the
President to follow the said roadmap and implement the action plan.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal presented by the President in his capacity as the Minister of Investment Promotion to sign the proposed non-financial Memorandum of Understanding between the Sri Lanka Export Development Board and the International Trade Center to commence an ‘ITC She Trades Hub’ in Sri Lanka to increase the participation and competitiveness in the businesses operated by women.
Once the ‘ITC She Trades Hub ‘ is established, the women entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka will be able to obtain the necessary training in the relevant topics, such as market and investment opportunities and the required technical assistance.
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