Fever Spreading In Southern Province Has Been Identified As Caused By Influenza Virus

The Fever which has been spreading in Southern Province since last April has been identified as a seasonal  Fever caused by Influenza virus according to the local Epidemiologists.

Due to this Influenza fever around seven infants have died in Karapitiya Teaching Hospital recently.

However according to the Director General Of Health Services Dr.Anil Jasinghe the spreading of the fever in the Southern Province has been controlled at the moment.Around 500-600 patients suffering from the fever are currently receiving treatment in government hospitals at the Southern Province he has stated.If the patients reached doctors soon after appearing symptoms can avoid side effects Dr,Jasinghe has stressed.

The Director General Of Health Services has requested the public not to panic over the fever as it is caused due to normal Influenza virus ,However admitted the need to follow some rules including seeking medical treatment immediately after symptoms appeared and when sneezing and coughing use a handkerchief to cover the nose and mouth area  to avoid spreading the virus to other persons and avoid large crowds .

The main symptoms of the Viral fever currently spreading in the Southern Province are  Cough,Cold and Fever and infants under the age below 2 years,Pregnant Mothers and elderly persons suffering from non communicable diseases like heart diseases and Diabetes are at risk of developing complications if not seeking medical treatment in early stages according to the Epidemiologists.

Meanwhile Health Ministry has stated that all the necessary medical equipment and drugs have been distributed among  hospitals in Southern Province including Karapitiya Teaching ,Matara General and Kamburupitiya Hospitals to providing treatment for the patients suffering from the Influenza.

All Bus Fares Are Due To Be Increased From Midnight Tonight(22)

Cabinet has today(22)approved a

proposal on increasing All   bus fares by 12.5 percent .

Accordingly the Bus fare increase will be implemented with effect from midnight tonight(22) and the minimum Bus Fare is also due to be imcreased by Rs.12 .

The Bus fares on Express highways too have been increased from midnight tonight and the new price of Maharagama-Galle Express Highway Bus Fare  is Rs.450.

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37 Passangers Injured Due To A Head On Collison Between Two Private Buses

37 Bus passengers including 21 females have been injured and hospitalized due to a head on collision between two Private Buses occurred near Yainna Junction in Kahawatta this afternoon(22).

The injured were admitted to the Kahawatte Hospital for treatment.The collison occurred between two buses traveling Embilipitiya to Kegalle and Kahawatte to Makandura respectively.

More Than 52,000 Persons In 15 Distrcits Have Been Affected Due To Adverse Weather-20 Houses Completely And 956 Houses Partially Damaged

More than 52,000 persons have been affected due to the Adverse Weather Conditions hit in 15 Districts of the Island so far according to the Disaster Management Center.

Around 08 persons have died ,20 houses were completely damaged ,956 houses were partially  damaged and  07 persons were injured due to the floods,collapsing of soil mounds and  lightning the Center has stated.

Due to the overflowing of Lunu Oya (River ) Chilaw-Dankotuwa road had been submerged and the Malwana City in Gampaha District is being submerged due to the overflowing of Kelani River it has been reported.

Meanwhile due to the landslide threats occurred in ab area located at upper part of the Saintclare falls ,around 55 persons have been evacuated from their houses and moved to safe places.

Most parts of the country are experiencing Heavy showers at the moment it has been reported.

Due to the heavy showers the departure of vehicles from  Inter change roundabout in Kaduwela had been stopped and due to the collapsing of soil mounds to the road ,transport activities of Hatton-Colombo main road are being  restricted to one lane.