Special treatment centres to be set up to treat COVID-19 infected inmates

Several special COVID-19 Treatment Centres would be set up in Jaffna, Kandakadu and Gallella areas to treat the Covid19 positive cases detected from the prisons, Army Commander Shavendra Silva said.

Two more COVID-19 related deaths reported

The number of COVID-19 deaths in the country increased to 144 with two more deaths being reported today, the Government Information Department said.

Covid-19 vaccine: Allergy warning over new jab

People with a history of significant allergic reactions should not have the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid jab, regulators say.

Total Covid-19 cases exceed 30,000

The total Covid-19 cases reported so far in Sri Lanka surpassed 30,000 mark with 335 more individuals testing positive for the virus.

359 more test positive for Covid-19

A total of 359 new Covid-19 patients were detected increasing the total number of cases in the country to 29, 737, the Government Information Department said.

797 fresh Covid-19 cases reported

A total of 797 new Covid-19 patients were detected today increasing the total number of cases in the country to 29, 378, the Government Information Department said.

Over 20,000 COVID-19 cases reported from WP so far

Over 20,000 COVID-19 cases have been reported from the Western Province since October 4, according to the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO).

Two more Covid-19 patients pass away

Two more Covid-19 related deaths were reported today (07) rising the death toll to 142, the Department of Government Information said.

377 more persons contract Covid-19

A total of 377 fresh Covid-19 cases were reported rising the total patients detected today to 703, the Government Information Department said.

326 fresh Covid-19 cases reported exceeding 28,000 mark

A total of 326 more individuals tested positive for Covid-19 today surpassing the total Covid-19 cases in the country 28,000 mark.

344 more Covid-19 patients recover

A total of 344 more Covid-19 patients recovered and were discharged from hospitals bringing the total number of recoveries in Sri Lanka to 20,804, the Health Ministry said.

No complete lockdown of Western Province, public urged not to panic: Army Commander

The Western Province will not come under a complete lockdown during the festive season but areas where patients are reported will come under isolation till the situation is brought under control, Army Commander, Lt. General Shavendra Silva told Daily Mirror yesterday

Three more succumb to Covid-19; death toll mounts 140

The Covid-19 death toll in the country rose to 140 with three more patients being reported dead due to the virus.

287 more Covid-19 patients detected

A total of 287 fresh Covid-19 cases were reported rising the total patients tested positive for the virus today to 649, the Government Information Department said.

362 more Covid-19 patients reported

A total of 362 more individuals tested positive for Covid-19 surging the total confirmed cases in the country 27,590, the Government Information Department said.

Covid-19 infections in prisons across country tops 2,000

According to the Department of Prisons, a total number of 2,051 persons have contracted Covid-19 so far.

Lockdown of several areas in Colombo, Gampaha to be lifted from tomorrow

The isolation status which are currently being imposed in several areas, especially in Colombo and Gampaha districts have been revised.

Covid-19 death toll climbs to 137 with seven more deaths

Seven more Covid-19 related deaths were reported today bringing the death toll to 137, the Government Information Department said.

Covid: Russia begins vaccinations in Moscow

Russia is starting its Covid-19 vaccination programme, with clinics in the capital Moscow inoculating those most at risk from the virus.

Covid-19 cases from Police exceed 1,300

The total number of COVID-19 patients reported from the Police Department increased to 1,310 as of today.

Total Covid-19 cases cross 27,000

The total Covid-19 cases in the country surpassed the 27,000 mark with 501 new Covid-19 patients being detected today.

130th Covid-19 related fatality reported

A 72-year-old male succumbed to the Covid-19 today bringing the death toll to 130.

265 more test positive for Covid-19

A total of 265 more COVID-19 cases reported increasing the total patients detected today to 517, the Government Information Department said.

252 fresh Covid-19 patients reported

A total of 252 more Covid-19 patients were detected rising the total cases to 26,290, the Government Information Department said.

Three staffers at Colombo National Hospital contract Covid-19

Three staff members of the National Hospital Colombo have tested positive for Covid-19, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of Covid-19 Outbreak said.

406 more Covid-19 recoveries reported

A total of 406 more Covid-19 patients recovered and were discharged from hospitals rising total recoveries to 19,438, the Health Ministry said.

277 more individuals test positive for Covid-19

A total of 277 more individuals have contracted Covid-19 surging the total cases reported today to 627, the Government Information Department said.

Covid-19 death toll mounts to 129

Five more Covid-19 related deaths were reported today bringing the death toll to 129, the Department of Government Information said.

350 more Covid-19 patients detected

A total of 350 more individuals have tested positive for Covid-19, taking the total cases to 25,760, the Government Information Department said.

Covid-19 recoveries cross 19,000

The total Covid-19 recoveries in the country today exceeded 19,000 with 728 more Covid-19 patients recovering and being discharged from hospitals.