COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Health says there is a risk of resurgence in the spread of the COVID-19 virus once again.

Director of the Health Promotion Bureau, Specialist Dr. Ranjith Batuwanthudawa said there is a high tendency for new strains of the virus to enter the country, that could further intensify the spread of COVID-19.

He noted that the health authorities across the world are now focusing on the DELTA-PLUS variant.

Dr. Batuwanthudawa emphasized the importance of avoiding public gatherings and non-essential travel, in containing the spread of the virus.

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