COVID-19 death toll mounts to 981 with 19 more deaths

Nineteen COVID-19 deaths were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services today bringing the death toll to 981, the Government Information Department said.

1,579 fresh COVID-19 cases detected so far today

A total of 1,579 more COVID-19 patients have been detected so far today increasing the total cases reported in Sri Lanka to 144,325, the Government Information Department said.

Three police areas in Mullaitivu District isolated

Three police areas in the Mullaitivu District would be placed under isolation with effect from 11.00 p.m. today (17), Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said.

COVID-19 patients to be taken to nearest treatment centre

People who are diagnosed with the COVID-19 will be directed to the treatment centres and Intermediate Care Centres that are closest to the area of residence, the Health Ministry said.

21 more succumb to COVID-19

A total 21 more COVID-19 related deaths were reported today taking the death toll to 962, the Government Information Department said.

Affluent people invited to donate medical equipment to hospitals as need looms

Primary Health Care and Epidemics and COVID Disease Control State Minister Dr. Sudarshini Fernandopulle appealed to affluent people in the country to join hands with the Health Ministry and to donate necessary medical equipment to the hospitals as the need for such medical equipment is desperately rising.

Twenty more die of COVID-19

The COVID-19 death toll in Sri Lanka climbed to 941 with twenty more deaths being confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services, the Government Information Department said.

Daily count of COVID-19 cases increases to 2,371

A total of 585 more COVID-19 patients have been detected increasing the daily count of COVID-19 cases to 2,371, the Government Information Department said.

1,786 fresh COVID-19 cases detected so far today

A total of 1,786 more COVID-19 patients have been detected so far today increasing the number of patients reported in Sri Lanka to 139,871, the Government Information Department said.

1,352 more COVID-19 patients recover

A total of 1,352 more COVID-19 patients recovered and were discharged from hospital increasing the total number of recoveries in Sri Lanka to 117,220, the Health Ministry said.

Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients to be monitored at homes

Necessary arrangements have been made to monitor and treat asymptomatic COVID19 patients at their homes from Monday (17), Primary Health Care, Epidemics and COVID Disease Control State Minister Dr Sudarshani Fernandopulle said.

COVID-19 death toll crosses 900

The COVID-19 death toll in the country surpassed the 900 mark with 31 more fatalities being reported today, the Government Information Department said.

1,306 more COVID-19 patients recover

A total of 1,306 more COVID-19 patients recovered and were discharged from hospital increasing the total number of recoveries in Sri Lanka to 110,108, the Health Ministry said.

2,249 fresh COVID-19 cases detected today

A total of 2,249 more COVID-19 patients have been detected today increasing the total number of positive cases reported in Sri Lanka to 135,796,the Government Information Department said.

People over 60 to receive Sinopharm jab if no health complications

The Government has planned to administer the first dose of Sinopharm vaccine as shield for COVID for people above 60 years of age, if they do not have health complications.

Eighteen more die of COVID-19

The COVID-19 death toll in Sri Lanka climbed to 868 with 18 more deaths being confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services yesterday, the Government Information Department said.

Daily count of COVID-19 cases increases to 2,386

A total of 957 more COVID-19 patients have been detected increasing the daily count of COVID-19 cases to 2,386, the Government Information Department said.

Over 50,000 Sri Lankans inoculated with Sinopharm vaccine today

A total of 50,493 Sri Lankans were administered with the first dose of the Sinopharm vaccine within today.

1,225 more contract COVID-19

A total of 1,225 individuals have tested positive for Covid-19 so far today increasing the total number of positive cases in the country to 129,755, the Government Information Department said. 129,755

1030 more Covid-19 patients discharged from Hospitals

A total of 1030 more Covid-19 patients recovered and were discharged from hospitals increasing the total number of recoveries in Sri Lanka to 106,641, the Health Ministry said.

Six more GN Divisions isolated

Steps have been taken to isolate six more Grama Niladhari Divisions in Matara, Matale, Kandy and Puttalam Districts with immediate effect, Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said.

26 more COVID-19 fatalities reported; a three-month old infant among victims

Twenty six COVID-19 related deaths were reported yesterday climbing the death toll to 827, the Government Information Department said.

1,581 fresh COVID-19 cases detected so far today

A total of 1,581 more COVID-19 patients have been detected so far today increasing the number of patients reported in Sri Lanka to 127,487, the Government Information Department said.

COVID-19 death toll exceeds 800 with 15 fatalities

A total of 15 more COVID-19 deaths reported today surpassing the 800 mark.

Sri Lanka sets grim record of over 2,500 COVID cases in single day

Sri Lanka today recorded its highest number of single-day COVID-19 cases of 2,659.

1732 fresh COVID-19 cases detected so far today

A total of 1,732 more COVID-19 patients have been detected so far today increasing the number of patients reported in Sri Lanka to 124,966, the Government Information Department said.

1,890 fresh COVID-19 cases detected today

A total of 1,890 more COVID-19 patients have been detected so far today increasing the number of patients reported in Sri Lanka to 123,228, the Government Information Department said.

1,335 more COVID-19 patients recover

A total of 1,335 more COVID-19 patients recovered and were discharged from hospital increasing the total number of recoveries in Sri Lanka to 103,068, the Health Ministry said.

COVID: Medical professionals warn of underlying grave national catastrophe

The country might soon face a COVID disaster of unprecedented major proportions where we would even have to be selective as to whom we would treat and whom we are compelled to succumb to the disease, Medical Professionals warned today.

COVID-19 variant spreading in India found in SL

The COVID-19 variant currently spreading in India (B.1.617) was found from a positive patient at a quarantine centre in Colombo, Director of the Department of Immunology and Molecular Medicine of Sri Jayewardenepura University Dr. Chandima Jeewandara said.