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Thursday, 29 April 2021 - 13:08 Dr. Chandima Jeewandara, Director, Institute of Allergy, Immunology and Cell Biology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura stated that tests have already commenced on the samples provided. He said samples selected would also be used for coronavirus analysis. The All Ceylon Nurses Association states that in the face of the current situation of coronavirus, immediate action should be taken to ensure the health and safety of hospital staff, especially nurses. Its General Secretary S.B. Mediwatte said that steps should be taken to provide safe accommodation and transport facilities for nurses. Dr. Sudath Samaraweera, Chief Epidemiologist, Epidemiology Unit, said that young children and pregnant mothers should be careful to prevent coronavirus infection. ....
Saturday, 09 January 2021 - 11:51 The Institute of Allergy Immunology and Cell Biology at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura has already commenced genetic analysis research to determine whether variations in the viral variations have occurred of coronavirus infections reported in Sri Lanka. Director of the institute Dr. Chandima Jeewandara stated that the relevant research is being carried out using biological samples provided to the institute for PCR testing and samples sent by the Ministry of Health. The Institute of Allergy Immunology and Cell Biology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura has been conducting PCR tests since March and around 80,000 tests have been carried out so far. ....
Saturday, 26 December 2020 - 8:31 Government doctors warn of a possible entry in Sri Lanka of the new variant of the Coronavirus found in Britain and Africa via arrivals from the Middle East. GMOA editor Dr. Haritha Aluthge points out that countries like Singapore and Israel too, have reported this new variant. Meanwhile, head of the government medical laboratory technologists Ravi Kumudesh says Health Ministry laboratories are without the gene sequence analysis equipment required to test this new Coronavirus variant. However, Dr. Chandima Jeewandara, director of the Sri Jayewardenepura University’s allergy immunology and cell biology unit, claims the country has adequate facilities for the purpose. ....