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Minuwangoda Covid-19 Cluster | New strain or old unclear: GMOA

06 Oct 2020

  • Asymptomatic persons seem to spread virus
  • Contact tracing and increasing PCR tests key
By Maheesha Mudugamuwa Concerns have been raised over the current strain of Covid-19, as doubts have emerged whether the country is hit by a new strain or the same strain of the virus like in the previous situation a few months ago, The Morning learnt. According to the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA), the clear picture of the ongoing situation could only be assessed after another 48 hours as the tests and investigations are still ongoing. GMOA Secretary Dr. Senal Fernando told The Morning that in the current situation, even asymptomatic persons seem to be spreading the virus more than the earlier situation. “We still don’t know whether we have got a new strain or whether it’s the same strain. Even in other countries, there were discussions that there are different types of Covid-19 strains,” he said, adding that depending on the place from where the virus got into the country, the strain could be different, and sometimes better than the previous situation or worse. “But as of now, the current situation is worse than earlier as it seems that even asymptomatic patients are spreading the virus. The clear situation can be seen after 48 hours,” Dr. Fernando stressed. According to the GMOA, contact tracing, maintaining social distance, and increasing the number of PCR tests should be done immediately to avoid social transmission of the disease. “It’s still too early to say whether there is a social transmission. Also, contact tracing of the infected persons will be difficult, unlike in the previous situation,” he stressed. Meanwhile, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has instructed the relevant parties to take immediate measures to contain the spread of Covid-19, following the identification of close associates of the affected, and to increase the number of PCR tests. Instructions have been issued to carry out random PCR tests in every district in the country as well in institutes. Organisations where a large number of people are employed have been especially asked to conduct tests. However, it does appear that the factories with large work forces have neglected this responsibility. The requirement to gazette the existing rules and regulations aimed at preventing Covid-19 was also discussed during the meeting held this week.

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