Sri Lankan embassy in UAE has issued a statement saying several social media videos circulating in social media saying No proper treatment given to Sri Lankan Covid patients in UAE is false.
Full Statement from Sri Lankan embassy in UAE
The Government of Sri Lanka appreciates the role played by the Government of the United Arab Emirates to assist Sri Lankan nationals in the UAE.
The Sri Lanka Embassy has noted a few video clips circulating in social media which on verification were found to be factually incorrect.
Sri Lankan nationals who test positive to COVID-19 are taken to hospitals and quarantine centres which are well managed and have a high-quality standard.
The Sri Lanka Embassy, Sri Lanka Consulate General Office together with the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau, welfare organizations and other community and religious organisations are also assisting with the distribution of dry rations and other necessities to Sri Lankan nationals.
Please kindly verify reports from either the Sri Lanka Embassy or the Sri Lanka Consulate General Office, prior to circulation.
