Dr. Chithramalee De Silva, Director of Family Health Bureau (FHB) notified that there has been no increase in maternal mortality in Sri Lanka during the Covid-19 pandemic. She stated this at the joint media briefing held today (05) on Maternal Health services during Covid-19 pandemic at the Department of Government Information. Thereby, it was based on this report that the media statements regarding the increase of maternal mortality rate in Sri Lanka has been publicized. In every general and provincial general hospital, an isolation center was established to treat covid-19 suspected pregnant women. In addition, Dr. Chithramalee De Silva notified that 130 Covid-19 positive mothers have been reported so far in Sri Lanka.

Source: The Nation April 05, 2021 07:52 UTC