COVID-19 Developments Evaluated in Jaffna

Major General Priyantha Perera Commander Security Forces Jaffna who was appointed as the Chief Coordinator for controlling and prevention of Covid-19 in Jaffna District presided a reviewing conference on Covid – 19 control operations in Jaffna District on 24 April 2021 at the District Secretariat office in Jaffna.

At the outset, the District Secretary stated that the current Covid-19 situation in Jaffna has been deteriorating mainly due to the negligence of the general public. Subsequently, the Regional Director of Health Services presented a statistical data of the current situation and briefed the gathering on the newly implemented regulations of the government.

During the discussion, representatives of other health agencies also raised their concerns regarding Covid – 19, and the Commander Security Forces stated that he is ready to provide all necessary assistance to alleviate the situation.

District Secretary Mr Kanapathipllai Maheshan, Assistant District Secretary Mr M. Piratheepan, Divisional Secretaries, Senior Superintendent of Police Jaffna, Senior Superintendent of Police Kankesanthurai, Officers from Navy, Director of Health Services Jaffna Dr Shatheyamoorthi, Several heads of the Health Services, Public Health Inspectors and Government Officials attended the conference.

Source: www.army.lk