Impact of the COVID Epidemic on Sri Lankans

Abstract

COVID-19 virus is one of the most dangerous viruses that originated in Wuhan, China. Today it is facing a very tragic fate for the people of the world. In addition, the COVID-19 virus has crippled all sectors of Sri Lanka, including GDP, imports, exports, the stock market and the tourism industry. One of the main reasons is the need to pay more attention to the health sector in the country and to close the country for that. Poverty in Sri Lanka is very high as a result of the high prices in the market and the unavailability of them. The Sri Lankan rupee has also appreciated sharply due to the impact on the Sri Lankan stock market and declining export earnings, tourism receipts and remittances. However, the epidemic is finally on the rise and the welfare impact of COVID-19 is having a severe impact on the country's long-term economic development process. Therefore, it is advisable to take appropriate decisions to control the spread of the epidemic with the maximum possible support and to revive the economy as well.