Prof. Indika Karunathilake of the Medical Faculty of the University of Colombo says individuals who have contracted the coronavirus can seek medical advice by contacting 247 in order to contact a doctor.
Speaking during a media briefing at the Department of Government Information Prof. Karunathilake said further steps will be taken according to the patient’s condition after contacting a doctor through the hotline.
Prof. Karunathilake said a doctor will assess the condition of the patient with some patients requiring immediate medical attention adding the 1990 Suwa Seriya ambulance service is affiliated with the hotline.
He said patients whose admittance can be delayed by 24hrs or a couple of days will be advised accordingly and will be directed to the nearest hospital by a coordination committee.
