State Minister Cabraal denies the possibility of lockdown in the country

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State Minister Cabraal denies the possibility of lockdown in the country

State Minister of Finance Ajith Nivard Cabraal says Sri Lanka can’t afford a lockdown.

Minister had listed out several concerns

  • Half the population won’t be able to face it’s fall-out
  • 4.5 million in Small and medium-sized enterprises will be driven to despair
  • Macro fundamentals will be seriously compromised
  • Long-term economic damage will be widespread

“Strict health restrictions may be imposed, But..THE COUNTRY MUST BE KEPT OPEN AND FUNCTIONING” State Minister Cabraal said.