According to Dr Chandima Jeewandara, Director of the University of Sri Jayewardenapura's Allergy, Immunology and Cell Biology Unit, the most transmissible variation poses a severe hazard to unprotected or partially vaccinated people.

He stressed the significance of sticking to mitigation measures until a major part of the population has been properly vaccinated in a Tweeter message.

“Sri Lanka isn't yet out of the woods. As a result, careful adherence to health norms and procedures is critical. He stated, "The threat is not over yet."