Minister of Health Pavithra Wanniarachchi and the Director General of Health is currently in the process of investigating the loss of over 8,000 Covid-19 patient records. According to the Director of the Health Promotion Bureau of Sri Lanka, Dr. Ranjith Batuwanthudawa, though the Health Ministry reported 3,615 cases from Gampaha District within the last 9 days, other reports show that 12,750 patients have been detected within the same time frame. These statements were made during a media briefing held today (11). It was also noted that this discrepancy could be the number of PCR tests which were conducted in the area. Additionally, Dr. Batuwanthudawa also pointed out that more than 7,000 patients who should be treated in hospitals are still remaining in their place of residence.

Source: The Nation August 11, 2021 14:03 UTC