State Minister Ajith Nivard Cabraal says that social gatherings such as parties that had taken place in the nighttime had led to the spread of the Delta variant of the coronavirus in the country. The State Minister of Finance, Capital Markets, and State Enterprise Reforms explained the reasoning behind the nighttime curfew imposed in the country, joining the Ada Derana ‘Big Focus’ program today (August 16). It has been revealed at points that parties have spread this [Delta] variant. Meanwhile, Cabraal refuted various rumors circulating on social media that his son’s wedding was to be held today. Stating that there was no truth in these rumors, he added that both his sons have already married.

Source: The Nation August 16, 2021 10:30 UTC