12 banquet hall staffers in Aluthgama test COVID-19 positive

Twelve employees working at a banquet hall in Kaluwamodara, Aluthgama confirmed to have been infected with COVID-19, following Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) performed on them.

Total COVID-19 recoveries exceed 50,000

A total of 653 more COVID-19 patients recovered and were discharged surpassing the total recoveries in the country 50,000

COVID-19: Priority list on vaccination finalized: Army Chief

While saying that they have finalised a list of those who need to be vaccinated first, Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva said all the necessary steps have been taken in respect of COVID-19 vaccination.

COVID-19: 480 cases in Colombo; highest within a day

The highest number of COVID-19 cases within a 24-hour period in a district was reported in the Colombo District yesterday.

MP Wasantha Yapa Bandara tests Covid-19 positive

Kandy District SLPP MP Wasantha Yapa Bandara had been tested positive for Covid-19.

Three more die of COVID-19

The number of COVID-19 deaths reported in the country climbed to 283 today with more three deaths being confirmed by the Health Services Director General.

841 new COVID-19 patients reported today

A total of 841 COVID-19 patients were detected within today bringing the total number of cases in the country to 58,430, the Government Information Department said.

Rajitha pessimistic about immediate arrival of vaccine

Contesting the claims by the government leaders, former Minister of Health Dr. Rajitha Senaratne said today Sri Lanka will get the COVID- 19 vaccines only by March.

Fifty priests undergo PCR tests in Mattakuliya

Nearly 50 priests and Rev. brothers belonging to a Christian denomination in Mattakuliya have undergone PCR tests after some priests were suspected to be COVID 19 positive, Chief Medical Officer Colombo Municipal Council Dr. Ruwan Wijayamuni said..

COVID-19 cases found in almost every district

Widespread COVID-19 cases have been reported from each district in the country yesterday and that more than 100 cases have been reported from Colombo, Gampaha and Kandy districts.

Two more COVID-19 deaths reported

Two more individuals passed away due to COVID-19 today bringing the death toll in the country to 280, the Government Information Department said.

Health Minister tests positive for COVID-19

Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi has contracted COVID-19, the Ministry confirmed.

COVID-19: SL to get 600,000 vaccines from India on Jan 27: President

Sri Lanka will receive a consignment of 600,000 vials of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines from India on January 27 as the first step, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said today.

COVID-19 cases with no links to clusters started to report: Health Ministry

The Health Ministry could not deny the fact there were Covid-19 cases that could not be linked to any identifiable cluster, Deputy Director-General of Health Services (DDGHS) Dr. Hemantha Herath said.

Two more COVID-19 fatalities reported

The toll of COVID-19 deaths in the country increased to 278 with two more deaths being reported today, the Government Information Department said.

COVID-19 Vaccine: Indian govt. works on early delivery to SL

The Indian government authorities are working with Sri Lanka for the early delivery of COVID-19 vaccines, a spokesman said.

COVID-19 vaccination; not a challenge to SL: State Minister

With Sri Lanka having an effective National Immunization Policy in the country spanning for over 50 years, it is not a challenge for the country to provide vaccines to its people, said State Minister of Primary Health Services, Infectious Diseases and COVID-19 Prevention Sudarshani Fernandopulle.

NMRA gives regulatory clearance for emergency use of Oxford /AstraZeneca in SL

The National Medicines Regulatory Authority(NMRA) has granted the regulatory clearance for the emergency use of Oxford /AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine in Sri Lanka, State Minister Prof. Channa Jayasumana said.

Fire at world’s largest vaccine producer kills five

Five people have been killed in a fire at the site of the world’s largest vaccine producer in western India.

Two more die of Covid-19

Two more Covid-19 related deaths were reported today taking the death toll to 276, the Government Information Department said.

Man who spat at health officials gets 6-year RI

The Panadura Additional Magistrate Chandana Kalansuriya today sentenced the person who spat saliva at health officials at Atalugama on December 2, to six years rigorous imprisonment, Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said

Two Sri Lankan cricketers contract Covid-19

Fast-bowlers Binura Fernando and Chamika Karunaratne have tested positive for Covid-19, but reportedly have not come in contact with other national players.

Muslims reluctant to go to hospital - Rishad

Muslims have become reluctant to go to hospital as they are being cremated if they succumb to COVID-19, MP Rishad Bathiudeen told Parliament today.

Ten Health Ministry staffers contract COVID-19: Functions at Ministry not hampered - DDGHS

While saying ten COVID-19 patients have been found from the Ministry of Health, Deputy Director General of Health Services (DDGHS) Dr. Hemantha Herath said the functions at the Ministry have not been hampered, except at the unit where majority of the cases was found.

Covid-19 patient escaped from Punani apprehended in Pelpitiya

The 43-year-old Covid-19 patient who had escaped from the Punani treatment center last night has been arrested by a special police team at Pelpitiya in Eheliyagoda a short while ago, Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said

PHIs warn of critical time in coming weeks in terms of Covid-19

While blaming the Health Ministry officials providing false picture about Covid-19 situation to the politicians, the Public Health Inspectors (PHI) Union yesterday warned of a considerable spike in Covid-19 cases in the coming weeks.

Three more succumb to Covid-19

Three more Covid-19 deaths were reported today raising the death toll to 273 in the country, the Government Information Department said.

660 persons test positive for Covid-19 today

A total of 660 Covid-19 patients were detected within today taking the total number of cases in the country to 54,410, the Government Information Department said.

Russia’s second vaccine ’100% effective’, watchdog tells media

A candidate COVID-19 vaccine known as EpiVacCorona, Russia’s second to be registered, proved “100% effective” in early-stage trials, Russian consumer health watchdog Rospotrebnadzor has told local media.

India awaits regulatory clearance from SL to supply COVID-19 vaccine

India awaits regulatory clearance from Sri Lanka for the supply of Indian manufactured COVID-19 vaccines to Sri Lanka.