Editor of Government Medical Officers’ Association Dr Haritha Aluthge says the health officials should provide an explanation on the accuracy of COVID-19 figures in the country. He noted that the actual number of COVID-19 deaths and cases in the country are higher than the official statistics released by the officials. However, no official at the Ministry of Health or the Epidemiology Unit has offered an explanation on this, he added. “The Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) yesterday said that a considerable number of COVID-19 deaths at ground level is not included in the official figures,” Dr Aluthge noted adding that health officials have been severely inconvenienced by this. Dr Aluthge stressed of a possibility for conflict to erupt between the health officials and the public, if a proper clarification is not given on the matter.

Source: The Nation February 21, 2021 19:06 UTC