Anura proposes to set up mechanism to fight COVID-19

Jathika Jana Balawegaya MP Anura Kumara Dissanayake today proposed in Parliament to set up a national mechanism to face COVID-19 challenges. He said this national mechanism should be represented by all political parties. Speaking in Parliament, MP Dissanayake said COVID-19 had entered Parliament as well. “Two Parliament correspondents and at least one security officer had contracted the virus while 25-30 staff members are undergoing quarantine,” he said. He said the military and health officials have brought the COVID-19 situation under control but said a national mechanism is needed in case the existing system breaks down.