The Secretary to the Ministry of Health has issued a warning letter to all health departments and officials, regarding making statements through the media, and warning that disciplinary action will be taken against all persons who disregard those provisions and… Read More
Information about 30%of corona infections still has to be traced – Association of PHI
The Association of Public Health Inspectors states that the source of about 30% of the reported corona infections in Sri Lanka cannot be traced. The president of the association Upul Rohana points out that this shows that the virus is… Read More
Sirasa News First broadcasted in the Chinese language
Sirasa Rupavahini used the Chinese language during its main news broadcast. This was broadcasted after presenting the Colombo Port City Commission Bill was accepted in the Parliament. A few years ago, in the early days of the port city, the… Read More
Sri Lanka will report around 100 deaths shortly – Medical experts
The Association of Specialist Physicians estimates that the number of coronavirus deaths per day can exceed 100 in near future. Its chairman, Specialist Dr Lakkumar Fernando, said strict travel restrictions should be strictly enforced for at least fourteen consecutive days… Read More
The number of infected people in the country will double during next month – Colombo University reveals
The number of daily corona infections in Sri Lanka is expected to double by the end of May and June, Professor Manoj Weerasinghe of the Colombo Medical Faculty said. In many countries where the virus has spread rapidly, the situation… Read More
An investigation is conducting to find whether there is any environmental damage caused by the burning ship
The Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) has taken steps to investigate whether the cargo ship that caught fire in the sea near the Colombo harbour has caused any environmental damage, chairperson, Attorney-at-Law Dharshani Dahadapura, said. According to the reports a… Read More
Corona current situation in Sri Lanka – One out of every seven tests is infected with the virus- health policy institutes.
According to the latest analysis by the health policy institute, It has been reported that one infected person is found in every seven corona tests conducted in the country. Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors’ Association states that some… Read More
Sri Lanka reported 44 corona related deaths -The highest number of covid deaths in a single day
The Director-General of Health Services has confirmed that 44 deaths in Sri Lanka due to covid-19 infection. That number is also the highest number of deaths reported in a single day and the Government Information Department said that the confirmation… Read More
Today is the Republic Day of Sri Lanka
The Constitution of the Republic of Sri Lanka was adopted by Parliament on 22 May 1972 to replace the Soulbury Constitution introduced by Britain. Republic Day and is considered as one of the most important milestones in the history of… Read More
A plan discussed to control corona infection in the country in June
The Coronavirus will be under control in Sri Lanka by the end of June, Dr Prasanna Gunasena, Chairman of the State Pharmaceutical Corporation said. He said that 29 million doses were needed to vaccinate people over the age of 20… Read More