COVID-19 recoveries surpass 70,000

A total of 1,018 more COVID-19 patients recovered and were discharged from hospitals increasing the total number of recoveries in Sri Lanka to 70,429, the Health Ministry said.

Number of invitees at weddings revised from 150 to 50

The number of guests for weddings has been revised from 150 to 50, Primary Healthcare, Epidemics, and COVID Disease Control State Minister Sudarshini Fernandopulle said.

New variant: Health Ministry urges people to be extra vigilant

In the wake of COVID-19 cases belonging to the new variant being detected in the country, the Health Ministry requested people to restrict movement and follow health guidelines by being extra vigilant.

Two cases with new COVID-19 strain located in Meerigama

Two patients infected with the new strain of COVID-19 were reported from the Meerigama area yesterday, area Medical Officer of Health said.

Isolation orders lifted in two GN Divisions in Kalutara

The isolation order in Weyangalla East (818) and Weyangalla West (818 A) Grama Niladari Divisions of the Kalutara District has been lifted with immediate effect, head of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said.

COVID-19 deaths exceed 400

Six more COVID-19 related deaths were reported today bringing the death toll in Sri Lanka to 403, the Government Information Department said.

774 new Covid-19 cases reported: Total cases exceed 76,000

A total of 774 more COVID-19 patients were reported within today taking the total cases in the country to 76, 428, the Government Information Department said.

Detection of new variant: Extra restrictions won’t be imposed, says State Minister

Denying the media reports that there would be travel restrictions in areas where the new variant was detected, Primary Health Care, Epidemics and COVID Disease Control State Minister Sudarshani Fernandopulle said the health authorities are closely monitoring the situation and actions would be taken accordingly.

New COVID-19 variant enters Colombo city

One resident from Havelock City in Colombo has tested positive for the new, highly contagious UK variant of COVID-19, making it the first case to be detected in Colombo city, the Daily Mirror learns.

All prison officers to be inoculated from tomorrow

Prison officers who are serving in all prisons in the country will be vaccinated against COVID-19 from tomorrow, Prisons Department said.

AstraZeneca Vaccine not effective on new variant: Sajith

Oxford-AstraZeneca Vaccine was not effective on the new COVID-19 variant virus, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said.

Covishield vaccination to begin from WP today; Army Chief

The President instructed to commence the Oxford–AstraZeneca Covishield vaccines from Western Province (WP) today, Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva said.

COVID-19 death close to 400

Seven more COVID-19 related deaths were reported yesterday bringing the death toll in Sri Lanka to 397, the Government Information Department said.

Over 2,500 frontline workers vaccinated today

A total of 2,695 frontline workers were vaccinated as of 8.30 pm today, Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Sudath Samaraweera said.

Total Covid-19 cases reported today surges to 801

A total of 444 more COVID-19 patients were reported within today taking the total cases reported today to 801, the Government Information Department said.

Vaccination drive for public to start from WP

The coronavirus vaccination drive for the general public, which will begin in the first week of March, will most probably starting from the Western Province, Army Commander Shavendra Silva said today.

W.J.M. Lokubandara passes away from Covid-19

Former Speaker W.J.M. Lokubandara has passed away this afternoon at the age of 81 while being treated for Covid-19 at the IDH.

Total Covid-19 cases exceed 75,000

A total of 357 more COVID-19 patients were reported so far today taking the total cases in the country to 75, 209, the Government Information Department said.

No decision to lockdown the country: Army Chief

While denying reports that the country would be placed under lockdown in the wake of new COVID-19 variant being detected in several areas in the country, Army Commander Shavendra Silva said appropriate actions would be taken as per the advise of health authorities.

865 more COVID-19 recoveries reported

A total of 865 more COVID-19 patients recovered and were discharged from hospitals increasing the total number of recoveries in Sri Lanka to to 68,696, the Health Ministry said.

Covid: Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to be tested on children

A new trial is to test how well the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine works in children. Some 300 volunteers will take part, with the first vaccinations in the trial taking place later in February.

Six more succumb to Covid-19

Six more COVID-19 deaths were reported today increasing the death toll in the country to 390, the Government Information Department said.

Total Covid-19 cases reported today surges to 796

A total of 796 COVID-19 patients were reported within today taking the total cases in the country to 74, 852, the Government Information Department said.

847 more COVID-19 patients recover

A total of 847 more COVID-19 patients recovered and were discharged bringing the total recoveries to 67,831, the Health Ministry said.

Five more die of Covid-19: Death toll surges to 384

Five more COVID-19 deaths were reported today increasing the death toll in the country to 384, the Government Information Department said.

Daily COVID cases exceed 900 for fourth consecutive day

The total number of COVID-19 cases in the country exceeded 900 mark for the fourth consecutive day.

Health DG to issue circulars to change current guidelines if necessary

While saying that the Health Ministry has nothing much to do with regard to detection of new variant from several areas, Deputy Director General of Health Services Dr. Hemantha Herath said the Ministry was keen in taking necessary steps considering the situation to ensure people are safeguarded.

Officials insist situation under control

Health officials yesterday insisted that the coronavirus situation in Sri Lanka was still under control. Deputy Director of Health Services Dr. Hemantha Herath said that although a number of infected people have been found in several parts of the country, it has not spread out of control.

Daily COVID cases exceed 900 for third consecutive day

The total number of COVID-19 cases in the country exceeded 900 mark for the third consecutive day.

536 more Covid-19 cases reported

A total of 536 new Covid-19 patients were reported this evening bringing the total number of cases in the country to 68, 691 the Government Information Department said.