COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna MP Wasantha Yapa alleges that trade union activities will lead to an increase in COVID-19 cases.

Speaking to the media today (05), the SLPP MP emphasized that the Government took a conscious effort to control the pandemic without exerting unnecessary pressure on the public.

He further stated that it would be a shame to go into another lockdown if the cases denote a significant increase.

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