Disruptive outbreaks expected after the borders are open.- By Dr Harold Gunatillake   A third booster could be Novavax in Australia. Do not wait for your so-called favorite vaccine, as unvaccinated people are far more likely to die of COVID-19 It seems that highly transmissible Covid-19 variants – copies of Delta, are circulating in many overseas countries, and the fears that, when Australian borders are open soon, an influx of people returning or visiting Australia may result in an unexpected outbreak, is a possibility. Complacence after 80% of people over 16 years fully vaccinated is questionable as incidence of breakthrough outbreaks are on the rise in other countries. We are fortunate in Australia that the breakthrough COVID-19 infections have been slightly more than five hundred. It has been observed that the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine has the same rate of effectiveness in keeping people alive and out of hospital as much ...

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 Grocery Voucher Support Program – SLA   GROCERY SUPPORT VOUCHERS TO THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY CURRENTLY AFFECTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Sri Lanka Association of NSW Inc (SLA) is implementing this project with the support of the NSW Government and participating shops WHO CAN APPLY? Priority will be given to Seniors, Families with children and Temporary Visa holders including International Sri Lankan students HOW TO APPLY? Please email publicofficer@slansw.org.au with your name, special circumstance and your preference of the shop by 22 October 2021 THANK YOU TO OUR PARTICIPATING SHOPS JJR Indian & Sri Lankan Spices (Ingleburn) Surya Supermarket (Toongabbie) Kate Foods (Seven Hills) ...

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Why not being able to travel stings me so much By Wendy Squires Travel is my reason for living. All I have ever wanted is to do, from the moment I could stand upright, is to explore this world.CREDIT:ISTOCK Source:-smh.com.au Normally I would laugh, but lately I just can’t. I’m talking about the memes my friends are sending me, knowing that I am clawing at the walls in desperation to get out of the suffocating confines of my house. You have probably been sent the same. There’s the mock subway map with destinations changed to bed, toilet, fridge and letterbox. Or the fantasy holiday list: February 2020 – Europe. February 2021 – New Zealand. April 2021 – Tasmania. August 2021 – the Aldi six kilometres from home. Those who know me really well are even meaner. Take, for instance, the video I received of a suitcase on a treadmill with ...

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Sri Lankan Entrepreneurs – Rajeev de Silva – eLanka’s Lawrence Machado catches up Rajeev De Silva is the director of the Melbourne-based Mobile Credit Advisers which is seeing an upswing in business since Covid-19. Unlike many other businesses which have suffered due to the Covid-19 lockdowns, Mobile Credit Advisers is thriving because Rajeev said people are looking to invest, buy their own homes and start their own businesses. Rajeev said his experience in the financial industry and his solid reputation are the main reasons for his company’s success. ELanka caught up with Rajeev, whose impressive resume includes stints at ANZ Bank in Australia, and Seylan Bank, HSBC, and Nations Trust Bank in Sri Lanka. Rajeev was the E-banking Manger and International Manager at Nations Trust Bank.  “I studied at S Thomas College Mount Lavinia, University of Colombo, and I did my CIMA and Banking exams (AIB). In Australia, I did my Diploma in ...

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Health & Views October 1st issue 2021 – By Dr 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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Spreading Hope during Lockdowns Source:sri lanka society of queensland inc. newsletter Covid-19 has brought about different strengths of people to the forefront. During these difficult times the world has undergone many hardships and it is heartening to hear of those who have tried to help in many ways. Snippets of poetry left in public places around Melbourne by this Sri Lankan writer has spread such positivity during the Covid Lockdowns. He began doing this before the pandemic and continued during the lockdowns by using his daily walk to pin these in public spaces. He types these on a typewriter and leaves them around public spaces around the inner-city suburb of Hawthorn where he lives. He also made a treasure hunt of his poems for people using the app Strava and posting it on his Instagram page. He is originally from Brisbane and we feel proud that one of our youth has ...

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Abu Dhabi Annual International Conference on Vitamin D Deficiency and Human Health Welcome Message Dear Colleagues, On behalf of the scientific and organizing committee, it is our great pleasure to announce and cordially invite you to “Abu Dhabi Annual International Conference on Vitamin D Deficiency and Human Health” to be held on 7-8 October, 2021 as a Virtual Conference, Abu Dhabi, UAE This event shall be focused on the theme “From Bones to Immunity and Beyond”. During this extraordinary scientific gathering, we will learn about the latest advances in research and clinical practice of vitamin D and its impact on human health throughout the life cycle. The forum will bring experts from all over the world representing their Scientific Societies thus allowing the healthy exchanging of academic knowledge and expertise and teaching us their experiences during the COVID-19 Pandemic which fortunately has not prevented us from organizing this wonderful scientific ...

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A New Antiviral pill against COVID-19-by Dr Harold Gunatillake reduces the risk of hospitalization and death Transcript: We are all waiting for this miracle pill of a US. drug maker from Merck, that is supposed to reduce the chances of hospitalization, having worst effects, and dying from COVID-19 by half. The FDA has still to authorize it for people to use, but this drug would be the first pill shown to treat coronavirus and a global effort to control the pandemic. So far, all authorized therapies are in IV or injection form. This is a very convenient pill that could be taken when a patient turns positive on PCR testing. This pill is going to help people to keep out of hospital, and the burden of overcrowding will be solved in the very near future, and hospitals can go back to their routine procedures. This pill is not a cure, ...

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New miracle drug for COVID With compliments of Dr Harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com A new Antiviral pill against Covid-19 reduces the risk of hospitalization and death Transcript: We are all waiting for this miracle pill of a US. drug maker from Merck, that is supposed to reduce the chances of hospitalization, having worst effects, and dying from COVID-19 by half. The FDA has still to authorize it for people to use, but this drug would be the first pill shown to treat coronavirus and a global effort to control the pandemic. So far, all authorized therapies are in IV or injection form. This is a very convenient pill that could be taken when a patient turns positive on PCR testing. This pill is going to help people to keep out of hospital, and the burden of overcrowding will be solved in the very near future, and hospitals can go back to ...

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