Government must protect COVID patients rights – UNP
Chairman of the United National Party Wajira Abeywardana says the government must move to a programme to protect the rights of coronavirus patients.
Abeywardana speaking to media in Galle said, several concerns have arisen as security units have intervened in the health sector.
The Former MP claimed patients escaping treatment centres has become a concern at present to authorities.
He claimed the Police need not be brought into the matter and proposed home quarantine if an individual tests positive for the virus and is not exhibiting severe symptoms.
Abeywardana noted the government must secure the rights of infected persons during the pandemic, while not instilling fear in them.
He noted fear of the virus in patients would increase death rates, while also noting the government must correct their approach towards patients.
(Source: News Radio)
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Mr Abeywardana,
After 5 years of disastrous performance as the Sirisena led Yahapalana, the voters of Sri Lanka opened the door wide to ensure your exit.
Please Mr Abeywardana, least now, learn to listen to the people.
Please Mr Abeywardana, stop tagging the tail of the Royal Family and grow your own balls.
Not all but I agree some comments of Mr Vajira. No matter what UNP is repsenting in parliament. Through
out world you can’t see military and police controlling Covid patients.
We have heath authorities on village level to handle it. Military & police have to do the observations only.No proper mechanism now.
Another thing foreign workers are not allowed to quarantine them in their home after Test at airport. This is disgusting…. It took one year still workers are suffering.