The number of total confirmed COVID-19 coronavirus cases in Sri Lanka has risen to 588, according to the Epidemiology Unit report released at 11:30 pm Monday (27)
Sri Lanka needs well-designed political and economic policy changes for long-term recovery
The government has taken steps to address shortages of fuel and gas to some extent when compared to the earlier situation which had long queues that stretched for kilometres outside fuel and gas stations. But a well-planned recovery plan still cannot be seen that can address the long-term food security issues.
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