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Covid-19 : Over Rs. 68 m spent on relief

16 Nov 2020

The Government has so far spent Rs. 68,640 million to provide relief to people affected by the spread of the Covid-19 virus, according to the Department of Government Information. The aforementioned sum had been allocated for the relief of people from 31 March to 13 November 2020. Meanwhile, the number of families who received the allowance of Rs. 5,000 during the relevant period has exceeded Rs. 12.7 million. In addition, the expenditure incurred by the Ministry of Health on quarantine, health infrastructure, and pharmaceutical services is Rs. 4,326 million, according to a press release issued by the Government Information Department.  


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