COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka has upped its COVID-19 care facilities by increasing the number of dedicated hospitals, units, and agencies to 52.

Dr. Jayasundara Bandara, Project Director, Sri Lanka Covid 19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Project speaking to News 1st said at present 20 such dedicated hospitals, units and institutions are in operations and construction is taking place to complete the establishment of 32 new such premises.

In addition, a decision was reached to obtain vehicles on rent for COVID-19 preventive operations.

Dr. Jayasundara Bandara said these vehicles will be deployed to health offices with fewer facilities.

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