Quarantine curfew in Dematagoda, Maradana until further notice

Quarantine curfew was imposed in Dematagoda and Maradana with immediate effect until further notice to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Army Commander Shavendra Silva said today.

Peliyagoda Fish Market cluster; the largest secondary cluster: Dr Samaraweera

The COVID-19 cluster that emerged at the Peliyagoda Fish Market is the largest secondary cluster that emerged from the Minuwangoda Brandix cluster, Chief Epidemiologist Dr Sudath Samaraweera said.

Should go for immediate zonal lockdown after identifying virus spreading areas: GMOA

The zonal lockdown procedures should be implemented with immediate effect after identifying areas where the COVID-19 virus could be spreading, the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) said.

COVID-19 recoveries increased to 3,644

The number of patients recovered from COVID-19 had increased to 3,644 with 83 recoveries that reported today, the Health Ministry said.

Beruwala Fisheries Harbour closed after 10 tested positive for COVID-19

The Public Health Inspectors (PHI) today decided to close the Beruwala Fisheries Harbour until further notice after 10 COVID-19 positive patients were found at the Fisheries Harbour.

Suspected COVID-19 patient escaped from Kosgama Hospital

A 26-year-old suspected COVID-19 patient had escaped from the Kosgama Hospital this morning and an operation has been launched to locate him, health officials said.

Patient who visited Hemas, Thalawathugoda tests positive for COVID-19

One of the patients who visited the Hemas Hospital in Thalawathugoda on October 19 was found positive for COVID-19 after being transferred to the Sri Jayawardenepura General Hospital (SJGH), the Hemas Hospital said.

Do not foresee a lockdown of Colombo District over the weekend: Army Chief

Army Chief and Head of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO), Lt. General Shavendra Silva yesterday said they did not intend to lockdown or impose a curfew in the entire Colombo District over the weekend as they had not tracked down any more areas which posed a threat from the COVID-19 as of now.

259 more test positive for COVID-19

Another 259 persons tested positive for COVID-19 today out of which 182 are from the Peliyagoda Fish Market, Army Commander Shavendra Silva said.

14th COVID-19 death reported

A 50-year-old COVID-19 patient died while receiving treatment at the Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH), reporting the 14th COVID-19 death in Sri Lanka, the Health Ministry said.

Contact area PHI if visited Peliyagoda fish market: Army Chief

If anyone made a visit to the Peliyagoda Fish Market during the past week, they should immediately contact the Public Health Inspector (PHI) of the area, Army Commander Shavendra Silva instructed today.

Curfew in Kotahena from 6 p.m

Quarantine curfew would be imposed in Kotahena Police area with effect from 6 p.m today, Army Commander Shavendra Silva said.

Another tests positive at Colombo 7 apartment

Another person has tested positive for COVID-19 from the Cinnamon Garden Residence at Ward Place, Colombo 7, Colombo Regional Epidemiologist Dr. Dinuka Guruge said.

Vendor at Meegoda Economic Center also tests positive for Covid-19

An owner of a vegetable stall at the Meegoda Economic Center tested positive for Covid-19 today, area PHI said.

Curfew in Gampaha District from 10 p.m today

Quarantine curfew will be imposed in the Gampaha District from 10 p.m until 5 a.m on Monday (26), Army Commander Shavendra Silva said.

Peliyagoda Fish Market closed after 49 test positive for Covid-19

The Peliyagoda Fish Market has been temporarily closed after a total of 49 individuals including fish vendors tested positive for Covid-19, area Medical officer of Health (MOH) said.

Fort Police Station re-opened

The Fort Police Station which was temporarily closed yesterday after an Inspector tested positive for Covid-19, was re-opened this morning, Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said.

Fort Police Inspector tests positive for Covid-19

An Inspector attached to the Western Province Special Investigation Unit of the Fort Police Station in Colombo tested positive for Covid-19, area health officers said.

Curfew imposed in Kuliyapitiya until further notice

Police curfew had been imposed in Kuliyapitiya, Narammala, Pannala, Giriulla and Dummalasooriya police areas with immediate affect until further notice to contain spread of COVID-19, Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said.

16 policemen at Armour Street Police post quarantined

Sixteen police officers including the OIC attached to the Armour Street Police station were sent for quarantine after two family members of a police sergeant of the police station tested positive for Covid-19.

Five monks from Mathugama also test positive for Covid-19

The Chief Incumbent and four other monks of the Ovitigala Temple in Matugama were also tested positive for Covid-19, Public Health Inspector at the Matugama Medical Officer of Health P.D Lionel said.

Covid-19 patient reported within Kahathuduwa Hirdaramani apparel factory

A nurse working at the Hirdaramani apparel factory in Kahathuduwa, has been contracted with Covid-19, area health officer said.

Next week also crucial: Army Chief

Army Commander Shavendra Silva said today that the upcoming week was also crucial since Covid-19 patients were reported from different parts in the country.

All departing passengers from SL to undergo PCR tests

All passengers departing Sri Lanka should undergo PCR tests for Covid-19 within 72 hours of their departure time, Director General of Civil Aviation announced.

Present Covid cases not random but linked to factory cluster: Pavithra

The Covid-19 cases, reported at present are not random cases but in someway linked to the Minuwangoda factory cluster, Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi said yesterday.

14 shops at Manning Market closed after worker tested positive for Covid-19

At least 14 shops at the Manning Market in Pettah were closed after a worker tested positive for Covid-19, Chief Organiser of Manning Market Traders Union Anil Indrajith said.

Gazette on COVID-19 regulations issued

The extraordinary gazette titled ‘COVID-19 (Preventive Measures) Regulations’ was issued a short while ago, the Department of Government Printing said.

Colombo identified as high-risk area for COVID: GMOA

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) today said the Colombo district has been identified as a high-risk area for coronavirus in addition to the Gampaha District.

Gazette on COVID-19 health regulations to be published tonight

Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi signed the gazette paper pertaining to new regulations on COVID-19 and is to be published tonight.

Hospital capacity is 168 as at 5 am: NOCPCO

The total hospital capacity as at 5.00 am today stood at 168, the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) said.