COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s health authority had warned that the Delta COVID-19 variant is likely to spread faster in Sri Lanka.

Deputy Director-General of Public Health Services Dr. Hemantha Herath speaking to News 1st urged the people to follow health guidelines to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

‘We may detect new variants of the coronavirus and if we do not take the necessary measures, the situation can worsen,’ he warned.

Sri Lanka has already traced 05 people infected with the Delta COVID variant.

• Sri Lanka: Secretary on Public Security resigns
• 21A to cabinet today (23), if not will NOT remain in govt, warns Harin
• Sri Lanka: Inflation measured at 33.8% for April 2022
• Sri Lanka: Two-day old baby dies as fuel crisis forces delay in admitting her to hospital
• Aruni Wijewardane: Sri Lanka’s New Foreign Secretary