Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 daily provide of a K disposable protective suits are required past times hospitals inward Sri Lanka to process Covid-19 patients, Director of the Medical Supplies Division - Dr Kapila Wickramanayake says.
The requirement would increase if the illness reaches epidemic levels, he adds.
Speaking to the 'Aruna' newspaper, Dr. Wickramanayake says that the supplies are currently purchased from the State Pharmaceutical Corporation in addition to requests for additional supplies accept already been made to the WHO in addition to the International Red Cross.