The government has decided to conduct Rapid antigen tests at 12 entry and exit points to Western Province
To control the spread of the COVID 19 virus between provinces and districts people entering and leaving the Western Province will be subjected to rapid antigen testing from 12 noon today(April 29); Police Media Spokesman, DIG Ajith Rohana stated. This will conduct as a joint operation of the Police, the Armed Forces and the Health Services. Accordingly, the tests will be conducted at following selected locations and the public will be directed for a random rapid antigen test, the police spokesman said. Places where the test are conducting Kochchikade Thoppuwa Bridge Kotadeniyawa Badalgama Bridge Nittambuwa Helagala Junction Giriulla Bridge in Mirigama Samanabedda Bridge in Dompe Hanwella Wanahagoda Bridge Aluthgama Benthara Bridge Thiniyawala Junction Ingiriya Ketakedella Bridge Baduraliya – Near Kalawana Saman Devalaya Gorakaduwa Avittawa Bridge in Meegahatenna Police Division Near Welipenna Interchange on the Southern Expressway
COVID 19 Third-wave Sri Lanka – We are not yet at the peak of the third wave: the situation in our country will be dangerous in the future; GMOA
The third wave situation is more dangerous than the two previous COVID 19 waves; Dr. Naveen de Zoysa, Assistant Secretary of the Government Medical Officers’ Association stated With the increasing of the infections need for oxygen also will be in increased in future as we are not yet at the peak of the third wave; He further added. He also said that he would like to request the Director General of Health Services to collect the required reserves of oxygen as the requirement in Sri Lanka has not yet been increased. He said this in an interview with Lahiru Mudalige on Hari TV YouTube channel.
Akshay Kumar releases reprised Teri Mitti-“an ode to our heroes in white.”
Famous Indian actor Akshay Kumar shared the song to pay tribute to the “real heroes” in his Instagram. The song is Akshay Kumar and Karan Johar’s Teri Mitti from the film Kesari and it is dedicated especially to the corona warriors like doctors, policemen fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic. “Teri Mitti” is the reprise version original track from the movie Kesari and the song has been sung by B Praak. Akshay wrote, “We had heard doctors are the incarnation of God, observed the same in this fight against coronavirus. #TeriMitti Tribute – an ode to our heroes in white.”
Gampaha District is in Danger; Patients stay at home until the hospital facility ready
A closed factory in the Gampaha district is repairing to treat corona infections. It has been decided to repair it soon and set up as a treatment center;State Minister Sudarshani Fernandopulle stated. It is reported that some patients in the Gampaha District have been kept at home until the hospital facilities are ready. lanka c news
Sri Lanka should lockdown within the next three days; Association of Public Health Inspectors
If corona infections are reported more than 1,000 for three consecutive days, the spread of corona will get out of control and move just like in India; the Association of Public Health Inspectors said. Its chairman Upul Rohana states that there is no point in closing the country at the Grama Niladhari division level and that the whole country should be locked down immediately. He points out that the pandemic is a serious as social outbreak and that only homes are safe place from it and all people who have been going on trips, shopping and partying in recent new year days are still in serious danger. He said these while joining to a interview in a youtube channel.
India COVID 19; Deadly virus spread from cities to small towns
It is well known that the deadly COVID 19 second wave is devastating big cities in India like Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow, and Pune. Also, according to foreign reports hospitals and crematoriums have reportedly out of space, and funerals are taking place in car parks. According to reports the pandemic has now firmly gripping in to many smaller cities, towns and villages. People have to travel hours to find hospitles and some of the have to transports the dead bodies using privert small vehicles like motor bikes and three wheelers as the Ambulance service’s are overloaded with duties.
Chinese Defense Minister leaves island after completing 2 days official visit
Chinese Defense Minister General Wei Feng has left the island today(April 29)morning after completing his two day official visit to Sri Lanka. He met the President and the Prime Minister yesterday and held important discussions after Arriving to Sri lanka on the 27th of this month. The Presidential Media Unit stated that several issues of mutual interest were discussed at the meeting.
Twenty Peoples Bank’s branches closed
Twenty People’s Bank branches across the country were closed Tuesday(April 27) and Wednesday(April 28). People’s Bank has announced that this step has been taken after identification of COVID 19 positive cases. It remains take decision whether or not to open up, after taking into account the conditions that are still developing today.(April 29)
Six more places in Trincomalee Districts have been isolated
Six more Grama service divisions have been isolated with immediate effect from this morning.(April 29) These isolated Grama service divisions in the Trincomalee district have been isolated. SumedhagampuraMudoviKovil AdiLinga NagarKavanthikudaChinese port
Michael Collins Dies; Apollo 11 astronaut – Unsung hero of the first Moon landing
Michael Collins who was a one of the three members with Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin garnered in first manned mission to moon on 16 July 1969 has died at the age 90; his family reported. According to the family reports he has been fighting with a cancer for a long time and he was the only surviving member of the mission. In Apollo 11 mission Armstrong and Aldrin became the first humans to set foot on the Moon while Collins commanded the module throughout the mission.