Avoid gatherings as COVID could spread again, warn Health Officials

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.