Army Commander Shavendra Silva has denied reports on social media that the country will be completely shut down for two weeks. He added that no such decision had been taken at the moment. However, as announced earlier, strict travel restrictions… Read More
The third reading of the port city commission bill passed with a majority of votes The third reading of the Colombo Port City Special Commission Bill was passed by a majority of 91 votes in Parliament. 149 votes were cast… Read More
All health workers representing the government health service are restricted from making statements to the media, The Secretary to the Ministry of Health has decided. All Health Officers in the Health Service, including all Provincial Health Secretaries, has to act… Read More
Mr. Shammi Silva was elected unopposed as the Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket today (May 20)for the period 2021 – 2023 was held online. A statement issued by Sri Lanka Cricket stated that former Chairman Shammi Silva was re-elected to… Read More
The Mullaitivu Health Inspectorate says that a cluster of corona has been created at a garment factory in the Puthukudiirippu area in Mullaitivu and that number has now increased to 266. The Mullaitivu Health Inspector’s Office said that steps have… Read More
Anyone over the age of 55 who has symptoms of corona disease, such as respiratory distress, should be admitted to a hospital immediately or seek medical advice, the Commander of the National Center for the Prevention of Coronavirus, Shavendra Silva,… Read More
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) says that those who received the first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine administered in Sri Lanka for corona control have to pay Rs. 5,000 to obtain the second dose. The secretary of the association… Read More
Vaharaka Hela Osuwa’, which was developed to cure pneumonia caused by corona infection, is currently being prepared for clinical trials in hospitals, its manufacturer Anil Kariyawasam said He added that the drug, which has already been approved by the Ayurvedic… Read More
The Government Medical Officers’ Association states that it will no longer accept the advice of the Head of the Epidemiology Unit, Mr Sudath Samaraweera. The union has requested Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi to appoint the division under a Deputy Director-General… Read More
Army Commander Shavendra Silva has instructed the public to stock up on essential medicines, food and beverages at home for the next few days. He also said that the advance notice that the travel restrictions will be imposed from the… Read More
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