Health & Views – August 1st Issue – by Harold Gunatillake   Download the PDF file . Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general information purposes only, and whilst the author will endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, eLanka makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the eLanka website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in this article for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. In otherwords, eLanka In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website / ...

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AGRO INDUSTRY – Compiled by Savithri Rodrigo Source:LMD B. R. L. Fernando addresses the main concerns surrounding food security Q: In terms of food security being a priority, how do you view Sri Lanka’s agro industry? A: Food security has always been a priority. Sri Lanka never suffered from famine although malnutrition remains an issue impinging on food security. The agro industry is in a nascent stage where value addition to agricultural production is minimal. For example, Sri Lanka exports about 50 percent of tea produce in bulk form and only the balance as tea bags.   ...

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Jaffna’s Institute of Medical Sciences bringing medical careers and care to the Northern Province-by JEKHAN ARULIAH SOURCE:lankabusinessonline During the 2020 COVID-19 “Corona” Virus pandemic we really loved our health workers. We all loved them because COVID-19 hit everyone. Not through infection but through curfews. Businesses closing, shopping & socializing banned, incomes lost, economic hardship, and the stress of being locked in with our loved ones. Diseases are usually suffered bravely by “other people”, infecting only a minority, so most of us need only show sympathy. COVID-19 was suffered by all of us, casting its shadows right into our own jobs, our own homes, our own refrigerators, and our own purses. So we all really felt it. For a few months health staff were celebrated as superheroes. But the ingratitude of humanity strikes back quicker than a snakebite. Already the healthcare heroes are being forgotten. While we still remember our love for medical professionals it’s ...

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Important updates regarding student visa arrangements/review of the Working Holiday Maker Program   We hope you are all staying safe and well. Kindly find below some important updates. Updates to Student Visa arrangements Many of you have raised concerns about student visa arrangements throughout the COVID-19 crisis and NSW/ACT Community Engagement thanks you for communicating your valuable feedback to us. We are pleased to bring some important announcements to your attention that were made this week: On 20 July 2020, the Minister for Education announced a number of changes to student visa arrangements to ensure Australia remains a priority destination for international students as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. While the closure of our international borders has been critical to our success in slowing the spread of the coronavirus, and Australia has been a leader in this regard, it has presented challenges to the education sector and students, both here and offshore. These ...

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Health & Views – July 3rd Issue – by Harold Gunatillake Download the PDF file .   Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general information purposes only, and whilst the author will endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, eLanka makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the eLanka website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in this article for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. In otherwords, eLanka In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website / ...

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Coronavirus Victoria: Face masks mandatory with 363 new cases – by Josh Dutton Victorians will now have to wear face masks or cop a hefty fine to stop the spread of coronavirus as the state recorded 363 new cases. Premier Daniel Andrews told reporters on Sunday masks would be mandatory for people living in metro Melbourne and Mitchell Shire from 11.59pm (local time) on Wednesday. Anyone failing to do so will face a $200 fine. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said people in Metro Melbourne and Mitchell Shire will need to wear face masks. Source: AAP (file pic) Source: Yahoo News “I hope that not one single fine needs to be issued,” the premier said. “That is my genuine hope and I think that if people just use common sense. “Masks or face coverings, a homemade face covering whether it be a bandana, a scarf, a mask, no matter what grade ...

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Health & Views –July 2020 – 2nd issue By Harold Gunatillake   Download the PDF file .   Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general information purposes only, and whilst the author will endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, eLanka makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the eLanka website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in this article for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. In otherwords, eLanka In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website ...

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Discussion on treatment of severe cases of COVID-19 with Convalescent Plasma antibodies-by Harold Gunatillake   “Antibody cocktails, and antiviral drugs show promising results until the vaccine is ready early next year”. Transcript: Let me explain briefly what your Immune system means- One will have a built in-born-immune system called Innate system, and an adaptive immunity called passive system. You are born with your innate active immune system to prevent your body from foreign threats, like threats from bacteria, viruses, and other protein containing living or non-living microscopic bodies. Such immune protection is found in your skin oils, stomach acids, enzymes found in tears, mucus and cough reflexes, and sneezing. In addition, there are chemicals called interferon and interleukin 1. In adaptive or acquired immune system, the threat must be recognized by your body and create antibodies or call them soldiers specifically to attack that threatening foreign body, mainly composed of ...

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Ways of Treating late stages of COVID-19 with Antibody cocktail-Harold Gunatillake   Antibody cocktails, and antiviral drugs show promising results until the vaccine is ready early next year”. Transcript: Let me explain briefly what your Immune system means- One will have a built in-born-immune system called Innate system, and an adaptive immunity called passive system. You are born with your innate active immune system to prevent your body from foreign threats, like threats from bacteria, viruses, and other protein containing living or non-living microscopic bodies. ...

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To Prevent further viral Pandemics- become vegetarian or reduce meat consumption-by Harold Gunatillake “Eating meat isn’t just killing animals-it’s also threatening human life” Transcript: There is one solution to prevent further endemics and protect us from emerging infectious diseases like swine flu, bird flu and  present COVID-19 derived from SARS-CoV-2, just by avoiding or reducing  eating meat products and become  selective meat eaters, or vegetarians. This would be a most distasteful suggestion, but inevitably the truth. Primarily, China, US. Indonesia and other countries having “wet markets” selling sea animals, live birds, exotic animals for human consumption should be banned. Today, you are tempted to purchase various cuts of meat, so well packaged and presented in the shelves of supermarkets. ...

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