SL plans to complete mass innoculation within three months

There is a mechanism in place to vaccinate all Sri Lankans within three months and to become the first country in the world to complete that task, Secretary to State Ministry of Primary Health Care, Epidemics and COVID-19 Disease Control Dr. Amal Harsha de Silva said yesterday.

Vedda chief wants his people protected from the pandemic

Vedda Chief Wanaspathi Uruwarige Vannila Ettho said the Covid-19 pandemic was spreading in remote areas making his community too vulnerable, and therefore the authorities concerned should pay attention to protect his people.

SL cricket team sent for quarantine

The players in the Sri Lanka national cricket team have been asked to self-quarantine following a player and the head coach tested positive for COVID-19, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) said.

18 journalists assigned for Independence Day celebrations test COVID-19 positive

Eighteen journalists who have been assigned to cover the Independence Day celebrations at the Independence Square were tested positive with COVID-19.

Dr Neville Fernando passes away from COVID-19

Dr. Neville Fernando, the owner of Neville Fernando Hospital, who was receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the IDH for COVID-19 has died from the virus a short while ago.

Moves underway on social media to scare people: AMS

There are several myths and misconceptions circulating especially in social media probably to scare innocent people creating unwarranted anxiety towards the currently used Covishield vaccine, Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) President Dr L. A Ranasinghe claimed.

COVID-19 death toll in the country revised

The Director General of Health Services has revised the COVID-19 death toll in the country as two deaths have been repeatedly counted when releasing the death toll report yesterday (02).

Over 21,000 persons inoculated today

A total of 21,147 frontline workers have been vaccinated as at 8.30 pm this evening, Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Sudath Samaraweera said.

Govt. to procure nine million COVISHIELD vaccines

The Government has decided to purchase nine million Oxford AstraZeneca COVISHIELD vaccines, Secretary to State Ministry of Primary Health Care, Epidemics and COVID-19 Disease Control Dr. Amal Harsha de Silva said today.

Dr. Neville Fernando tests positive for COVID-19, admitted to ICU

Dr. Neville Fernando, the owner of Neville Fernando Hospital was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the IDH after coronavirus symptoms worsened, National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) said.

Seven more die of COVID-19; death toll climbs to 330

Seven more COVID-19 deaths were reported today increasing the death toll in the country to 330, the Government Information Department said.

715 fresh COVID-19 cases reported today

A total of 715 more persons tested positive for COVID-19 today increasing the total number of cases reported in the country to 65,698, the Health Ministry said.

COVISHIELD vaccine administration exceeds 100,000

A total of 23,217 individuals including healthcare officials have been vaccinated as at 8.15 pm this evening, Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Sudath Samaraweera said.

Doctor dies from Covid-19

The death of first Sri Lankan doctor due to Covid-19 infection was reported from the Karapitiya Hospital today (02).

COVID-19: Over 20,000 cases last month; 6,236 in Colombo alone

The highest number of COVID-19 cases recorded within a month was reported last month and that more than 20,000 such cases have been reported in the country with 6,236 infections were identifed in the Colombo District alone.

816 fresh COVID-19 cases reported today

A total of 816 more persons tested positive for COVID-19 today becoming the fifth consecutive day to exceed the 800 mark.

Over 36,000 persons vaccinated within today

A total of 36,396 individuals including healthcare officials have been vaccinated as at 8.15 pm this evening, Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Sudath Samaraweera said.

Over 900 recover today: Total recoveries surpass 58,000

A total of 916 more Covid-19 patients recovered and were discharged from hospital increasing the total number of recoveries in Sri Lanka to 58,075, the Health Ministry said.

Random RATs in schools: Edu. Ministry

The Education Ministry has decided to conduct random Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) in schools to detect COVID-19 infections among students, the Education Minister G.L. Peiris said.

Three more die of Covid-19

The number of COVID-19 deaths reported in the country climbed to 316 today with three more deaths being confirmed by the Health Services Director General.

864 more test positive for COVID-19 today

A total of 864 new COVID-19 patients were detected today becoming the fourth consecutive day to exceed the 800 mark.

Total recoveries surpass 57,000

A total of 882 more Covid-19 patients recovered and were discharged from hospital increasing the total number of recoveries in Sri Lanka to 57,159, the Health Ministry said.

100 policemen given Covishield vaccine

The Oxford Astrazeneca’s Covishield vaccine, have been administered to 100 police officers who are engaged in frontline duties in the fight against COVID-19 transmission.

16 Vavuniya Police Division cops test COVID-19 positive

Sixteen police officers attached to the Vavuniya Police Division have been contracted with COVID-19, the Regional Medical Officer of Health (MOH) said.

COVID-19:Life won’t return to normal for at least two years, expert warns

Life globally will not return to normal for two or three years based on the rate of the current vaccination rollout, it has been warned - but there are early signs jabs are reducing cases in the UK.

Eight more succumb to COVID-19

Eight more COVID-19 patients passed away from the virus today increasing the death toll in the country to 313, the Government Information Department said.

Daily COVID cases exceed 800 for the third consecutive day

The total number of COVID-19 cases in the country exceeded 800 mark for the third consecutive day.

Over 32,000 persons vaccinated within today

A total of 32,539 individuals including healthcare officials have been vaccinated as at 7.45 pm this evening, Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Sudath Samaraweera said.

No adverse reactions so far following vaccination

No adverse reactions or side-effects have so far been reported by 5,286 people who were vaccinated in Sri Lanka on Friday with Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine Covishield, provided by India, health officials said on Saturday.

Over 1,200 State, private institutions in WP to face legal action for failing to maintain premises as per health guidelines

Legal action to be taken against administration officers or the persons- in- charge of 1,223 private and state institutions in the Western Province for not maintaining their premises in accordance with health guidelines and bio-security protocols issued to prevent the COVID-19 spread.