LOLC supports Sri Lanka Navy at crucial time

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The 1,000 Microgard 2000 coveralls which were handed over to the Sri Lanka Navy

The 1,000 protective body suits being handed over to Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva by LOLC and Manusath Derana

LOLC came forward to assist the Sri Lanka Navy that is playing a vital role in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka at a crucial time of need, by donating 1,000 Microgard 2000 coveralls or full body suits. The donation was handed over through the Manusath Derana relief program which LOLC has already tied up with. The body suits which were handed over to the Sri Lanka Navy Commander at the Navy Head Quarters recently provides both protection and comfort with exceptional liquid and particulate protection.

Over 200 Navy personnel were infected by the COVID-19 in the Welisara Naval Complex which houses nearly 4,000 naval personnel. The Navy base was completely locked down following the identification of a large number of COVID-19 infected personnel. Close contacts of the infected personnel were also directed to PCR tests, on a priority list and those who tested positive for COVID-19 were sent to hospitals for treatment by the Navy. Some Naval officers who were on leave also contracted the infection. It is during this challenging time that LOLC stepped forward to assist the Navy and the Navy personnel who are helping to fight the COVID-19 battle in the frontline, throughout the nation.

With the COVID-19 outbreak in Sri Lanka, LOLC stepped forward to partner with two of Sri Lanka’s premier broadcasting stations – Hiru Sahana Yaatra and Manusath Derana to drive its humanitarian efforts. Assistance was extended to religious places, elders and childrens homes as well as government hospitals located in various parts of the country and the Ministry of Defence.

Commenting at the handing over of the 1,000 full body suits, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva said, “These protections kits were donated to us at a time when it is most needed. We will be using these for the safety of the Navy personnel who are currently fighting this disease in the frontline. I take this opportunity to sincerely thank both LOLC and Manusath Derana for this timely assistance.”

Also speaking, LOLC Group Chief Operating Officer Kithsiri Gunawardena said, “We came forward to assist the Navy in this manner, having recognised their efforts and the vital role they are playing to fight the COVID-19 virus. We hope that these protection kits will give them the strength and support as they bravely fight to control this disease.”