Random Antigen Tests on Southern Expressway as well

Random rapid antigen tests which will be conducted on the borders of Western Province from today, will apply on passengers leaving through the southern expressway as well, Army Commander Lt. General Shavendra Silva told Daily Mirror.

EU leaders isolate after French President Macron tests positive

A host of European leaders are self-isolating after the French President, Emmanuel Macron, tested positive for Covid-19.

338 new Covid-19 cases reported

A total of 338 more have tested positive for Covid-19, increasing the total cases reported today to 650, the Government Information Department said.

Public requested to provide their details to authorities during festive season

The health authorities, police or the armed forces personnel would conduct various anti-Covid-19 health operations during the festive season in order to prevent the deadly virus spreading on a mass scale, Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said.

285 more contract Covid-19

A total of 285 more individuals tested positive for Covid-19 raising the total number of cases reported within today to 611, the Government Information Department said.

326 new Covid-19 cases reported

A total of 326 new Covid-19 patients were detected today increasing the total cases in the country to 34,447, the Government Information Department said.

Covid-19 patient who escaped from hospital located

The Covid-19 patient who escaped from National Hospital for Respiratory Diseases, Welisara has been located and arrested at Maradana, police said.

785 more Covid-19 patients recover

A total of 785 more Covid-19 patients recovered and were discharged from hospitals climbing the total number of recoveries in Sri Lanka to 25,652, the Health Ministry said.

Another Covid patient escapes from Welisara Hospital

A 43-year-old COVID-19 patient from Grandpass escaped from the National Hospital for Respiratory Diseases, Welisara last evening and an operation has been launched to apprehend him, Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said.

Thotawattha, Alupotha areas placed in isolation

Thotawattha in Panadura and Alupotha area in Badalkumbura, Moneragala were placed in isolation with immediate effect, Commander of the Army Shavendra Silva said.

202 more test positive for Covid-19

A total of 202 more individuals contracted Covid-19 increasing the total cases reported within today to 622, the Government Information Department said.

420 fresh Covid-19 patients detected

A total of 420 Covid-19 cases have been so far reported today, the Government Information Department said.

558 more Covid-19 patients recover

A total of 558 more Covid-19 patients recovered and were discharged from hospitals increasing the total number of recoveries in Sri Lanka to 24,867, the Health Ministry said.

Unity Plaza closed after 4 employees test Covid positive

All shops at Unity Plaza in Bambalapitiya have been closed after four employees tested positive for Covid-19, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID 19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) said.

’New variant’ of coronavirus identified - UK Health Secretary

A new variant of coronavirus has been found which is growing faster in some parts of England, MPs have been told.

Number of Covid-19 patients in prisons tops 3,000

The total number of Covid-19 cases reported in the Prisons Department has surpassed 3,000 today.

Covid-19 death toll mounts to 152

The number of Covid-19 deaths reported in the country climbed to 152 with three new deaths being reported today, the Government Information Department said.

13 people in Trinity College residence test Covid positive

Thirteen residents of the official residence complex of the Trinity College, Kandy have tested positive for corona virus, Kandy Municipal Commissioner Amila Navarathna said.

515 fresh Covid-19 patients reported

A total of 515 new Covid-19 patients were detected bringing the total number of cases in the country to 32, 650, the Government Information Department said.

755 Covid-19 patients so far detected today

A total of 755 new Covid-19 cases were today climbing the total number of cases in the country to 32, 130, the Government Information Department said.

473 more Covid-19 patients recover

A total 473 more Covid-19 patients recovered and were discharged from hospitals raising the total number of recoveries in Sri Lanka to 23,304, the Health Ministry said.

China donates Rs.16mn worth medical supplies to CMC

Medical supplies worth of over Rs.16 million have been donated by the People’s Government of Beijing Municipality to the Colombo Municipal Council, including PPEs, ventilator and PCR test kits.

FDA clears Pfizer vaccine, millions of doses to be shipped right away

The Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use on Friday, clearing the way for millions of highly vulnerable people to begin receiving the vaccine within days.

Vass Gunawardena tests positive for Covid-19

Former Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Vass Gunawardena, who is serving his prison sentence at Welikada Prison, has contracted Covid-19, the Prisons Department said.

762 Covid-19 cases so far today

A total of 762 Covid-19 patients were detected today increasing the total number of cases in the country to 31, 375, the Government Information Department said.

Stern legal action against violating quarantine regulations

Anyone who is serving quarantine process found violating the rules and regulations, the courts could impose a three-year rigorous imprisonment and a fine, if found guilty, police said.

300 more individuals contract Covid-19

A total of 300 new Covid-19 patients were detected increasing the total number of cases in the country to 30, 375, the Government Information Department said.

Ward at Karapitiya Teaching Hospital closed

Ward 24 of the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital was closed after several Covid-19 patients were identified, National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID - 19 Outbreak said.

UN chief says will take Covid-19 vaccine publicly, calls it his ’moral obligation’

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said that he intends to take the Covid-19 vaccine when it becomes available and he will do so publicly, asserting that vaccination for him is a “moral obligation’’ towards the whole community.

Authorities deliberate halting home-quarantine for expats: Army Chief

Authorities are considering the possibility of halting the mandatory home-quarantine process which Sri Lankan expatriates undergo upon the completion of the quarantine process, Army Commander Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva said.