Three more succumb to COVID-19

Three more COVID-19 related deaths were reported today raising the death toll to 247 in the country, the Government Information Department said.

New COVID-19 variant: Person infected is a visiting overseas cricketer: DHDG

The person who was found to have been infected with new COVID-19 variant was a visiting overseas cricketer who had come from UK on January (3), Deputy Director General of Public Health Services, Dr. Hemantha Herath said.

Total Covid-19 cases exceed 50,000

The total Covid-19 cases reported so far in Sri Lanka surpassed 50,000 mark with 378 more individuals testing positive for the virus.

People ignore health guidelines: Two areas in Colombo at risk of re-isolation - Police

It was observed that people in several areas in Colombo disobeying quarantine regulations and are engaging in various activities despite health guidelines, police said.

309 more Covid-19 patients reported

A total of 309 more individuals tested positive for Covid-19 today raising the total number of cases to 49,848, the Government Information Department said.

463 PCR tests conducted in Parliament

A total of 463 PCR tests were carried out for the Members of Parliament and staff members of Parliament today at the Parliament Complex.

Lanka Hospitals gets green light to run Intermediate Care Centre

Lanka Hospitals Ltd, Colombo has been given permission to run an Intermediate Care Centre (ICC) at a luxury hotel in Colombo to treat Covid-19 patients, Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said.

584 Covid-19 patients reported today

A total of 584 individuals tested positive for Covid-19 today raising the total number of cases to 49,553, the Government Information Department said.

Malaysia declares Covid state of emergency amid political challenges

The king of Malaysia, Al-Sultan Abdullah, has declared a months-long state of emergency across the country to combat a rise in coronavirus cases.

PCR tests to be carried out on Parliamentarians

PCR tests will be conducted on Parliament staff and MPs who consent for it, today and on Friday , Sergeant-at-Arms Narendra Fernando said.

90-Watte in Peliyagoda isolated

Army Commander Shavendra Silva announced that 90-Watte of Gangabada Grama Niladhari Division in Peliyagoda would be isolated with effect from 6 pm today as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

530 more Covid-19 recoveries reported

A total of 530 more Covid-19 patients recovered and were discharged from hospitals increasing the total number of recoveries in Sri Lanka to 42,621, the Health Ministry said.

Risk of new COVID strain entering country very high: Epidemiology chief

There is a possible risk of the new coronavirus strains found in Britain and South Africa could enter the country, as the borders are opened for foreigners, Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Sudath Samaraweera said today.

Eight more succumb to Covid-19; toll mounts to 240

Eight more Covid-19 deaths were reported today increasing the death toll in the country to 240, the Government Information Department said.

568 more Covid-19 patients detected today

A total of 568 fresh Covid-19 cases were reported within today bringing the total number of cases to 48,949, the Government Information Department said.

Reopening of schools: No one can run away from responsibility: Health Ministry

While saying that it was unfair to say that health authorities alone should take the responsibility for any possible spike of Covid cases with reopening of schools, Deputy Director-General of Public Health Services, Dr. Hemantha Herath today said it was a responsibility of all citizens.

766 more Covid-19 patients recover

A total of 766 more Covid-19 patients recovered and were discharged from hospitals increasing the total number of recoveries in Sri Lanka to 42,091, the Health Ministry said.

Covid-19 death toll mounts to 232 with 3 more deaths

The number of Covid-19 deaths reported in the country climbed to 232 with three new deaths being reported today, the Government Information Department said.

SL successful in curbing COVID-19 spread than most powerful nations: Army Chief

Sri Lanka has been able to control the spread of COVID-19 more successfully than any other powerful country in the world, Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said.

Parliament officials to trace Rauff Hakeem’s contacts

Secretary General of Parliament Dammika Dasanayake said the parliamentary authorities would begin tracing the contacts of MP Rauff Hakeem who tested positive for COVID-19 after watching CCTV footages.

Rauff Hakeem tests COVID-19 positive

Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) Leader and MP Rauff Hakeem has been tested positive for COVID-19 today.

Three more succumb to Covid-19

Three more Covid-19 related deaths were reported today increasing the death toll to 225.

524 Covid-19 cases reported today

A total of 524 Covid-19 patients were detected today raising the total confirmed cases in the country to 47,305, the Government Information Department said.

Health authorities to augment daily PCR testing capacity to 20,000

The Health authorities are keen on increasing the daily PCR testing capacity to 20,000, which currently remains at around 15,000, Deputy Director-General of Health Services Dr. Hemantha Herath said.

3,923 expatriate workers in ME infected Covid-19: 89 die: Minister

A total of 89 Sri Lankan expatriate workers in the Middle East have died of COVID 19 as at December 31, 2020, Minister of Labour Nimal Siripala de Silva told Parliament today.

Dayasiri tests positive for Covid-19

State Minister Dayasiri Jayasekara, after being tested positive with COVID-19, is currently undergoing treatment at a Hotel quarantine centre in Hikkaduwa.

Several AF fighter jets, combat helicopters to be overhauled to boost air power

The Sri Lanka Air Force is to increase its air capability including combat aircraft within the year and it has already sent a number of aircraft including fighter jets Kfir and MI-17 for overhaul purposes overseas, air Force Commander Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana said yesterday.

Diplomatic level talks completed with Russia, India, China: Minister

The Government has held diplomatic level discussions with Russia, India and China with regard to the purchasing of Covid-19 vaccines in addition to the obtaining of vaccines through the COVAX facility, Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi said yesterday.

Fresh agreement with India to develop Palali airport: Minister

A fresh agreement will be signed with India to develop the Palali Airport in Jaffna soon,aviation and Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga told Parliament yesterday.

Plans afoot to bring tourists to SL with no mingling with locals: Army Chief

An effective mechanism is to be introduced to stop the transmission of COVID-19 virus from the visiting tourists to the locals, Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said.