All measures taken at Dematagoda

“We have fully isolated a part of Dematagoda with about 800 people about five days ago, as soon as we had early indications that there may be a new variant,” said Dr. Asela Gunawardena on Friday, referring to the prompt containment measures taken.

The DG said that five people were confirmed as having the Delta (Indian) variant on Thursday, three of whom have recovered. Two are in an intermediate care centre in an outstation area where they are being isolated from the others. They are okay but will remain there for an extended period and sent home after RT-PCR testing.

The other measures in Dematagoda include extensive RT-PCR testing including “wate inna ayageth” (those around as well) and concerted contact tracing.