At present all the two wards reserved for Covid patients at Homagama Hospital are full of Covid patients, said the Medical Superintendent, Dr. Janitha Hettiarachchi.
The doctor also pointed out that the number of patients hospitalized with Covid infection has increased rapidly in the past few days.
Although there are 75 beds for Covid patients, 81 patients are currently being treated and 23 staff members are reported to be infected with Covid.
Specialist Dr. Janitha Hettiarachchi also stated that a booster injection should be given immediately to curb this Covid wave.