Health authorities have been instructed to focus special attention on people above the age of 60 who have been suffering from long-term chronic deseases.
The directive was issued by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa during the Covid Task Force meeting that was held this morning.
Issuing a statement, the President’s Media Division said it was reported that senior citizens with long-term chronic illnesses are among the majority of people from the Western Province who have died due to COVID-19 over the last few days.
The President’s Media Division further said the deceased have been identified to be above the age of 60 years, who are unvaccinated, and suffering from long-term chronic deseases. (NewsWire)
