Sri Lanka, May 22 -- There is no risk of a new 'COVID-19' variant spreading in Sri Lanka, and therefore there is no need for unnecessary fear, according to Secretary of the Ministry of Health Dr. Anil Jasinghe.

The Secretary of the Health Ministry made this assertion in a press release, based on data from the Epidemiology Unit.

Dr. Anil Jasinghe noted that although media reports indicated an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in several Asian countries in recent weeks, it could be due to various factors, including the inability to manage the disease.

Taking that into account, the Ministry of Health has intensified its preparedness at the national level and taken necessary steps to protect the public health sector, the statement a...