The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) said today that there were several delays in COVID control measures due to the spread of COVID-19 in the country.
It said that the first delay was in receiving PCR tests, followed by the delay in obtaining PCR results of the tests.
There was also a delay in identifying close contacts of the patients, followed by the delay in admitting them to hospitals.
The GMOA further said in a statement that Sri Lanka needs to take next steps in a timely and effective manner with the discovery of new strains of the virus, which has been mutilated around the world.
Focusing on three issues, the union pointed out that the ongoing delays need to be rectified immediately.
"It is important to note that these measures are essential to prevent the rapid spread of the virus in Sri Lanka," the statement said.
They stated that the three fronts would be identifying the victims of the new virus strand, followed by quarantine, isolation and treatment.
Several delays in COVID control measures due to rapid spread of virus in SL: GMOA
22 Feb 2021
Several delays in COVID control measures due to rapid spread of virus in SL: GMOA
22 Feb 2021
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