Many photographs circulating in social media indicate that many leading hospitals are struggling to treat the rising number of COVID19 patients in the country.

Ragama and Kalubowila teaching hospitals have already exceeded their capacities and many patients are lying on the floors and corridors of these hospitals awaiting treatment.

A large number of patients are in ICUs needing a regular supply of Oxygen. According to health sources, many hospitals across the country are finding difficulties in obtaining adequate Oxygen.

Several hospitals have declared an emergency situation within the hospitals to limit admission.