There will be 23,000 corona deaths in Sri Lanka before December – University of Washington
according to the latest data released by the University of Washington the number of corona deaths in Sri Lanka is expected to rise by about 2,000 in the next two weeks. The death toll in the country will be 12,000 by December 1, with a maximum of 23,000, the report said. https://covid19.healthdata.org/sri-lanka?view=cumulative-deaths&tab=trend
EXO’s Xiumin Tests Positive For corona virus Other Members And Staff Test Negative
EXO’s Xiumin diagnosed with covid 19 on Agust 5. Following Xiumin’s COVID-19 diagnosis, the other members of EXO and staff members have tested negative. SM Entertainment released the following statement on August 6: “This is SM Entertainment. As Xiumin was diagnosed with COVID-19 on [August] 5, the EXO members and related staff members were also tested for COVID-19, and they also received negative results today. Although they all tested negative, they will be in self-quarantine for two weeks following the guidelines of health authorities, and they will diligently follow quarantine regulations. Thank you.” “On July 29, Xiumin received a COVID-19 PCR test in order to practice for his musical and tested negative. However, he received an additional PCR test on August 4 due to symptoms of changes in his health, and he was diagnosed today (August 5). As a result, EXO members and his staff members have also been tested for COVID-19 and are in self-quarantine while they wait for results. In addition, this information has been relayed to all of the broadcast programs that Xiumin is a part of. The staff members and some of the cast members of the musical “Hadestown,” who Xiumin practiced with recently, will also be tested for COVID-19. Xiumin has immediately halted all scheduled activities and will actively follow the process and guidance given by health authorities, and we will also do our best in order for the artist to make a speedy recovery. We apologize for causing concern to many people, and we will do our best for the health and safety of all our artists and staff while strictly following health guidelines.” The official statement of SM entertainment posted the whole story of his diagnosis. His fans all around the worls wishes him speed recovery.
EXO’s D.O. Scores First Solo Music Show On “Music Bank”; BTS permission to dance came second
EXO’s D.O. has won a music show as a solo artist for the first time. He took first place with “Rose,” the title track of his first solo album scoring 6,546 points BTS’s “Permission to Dance” came in second place with 4,246 points, while Taeyeon’s “Weekend” placed third with 3,398 points. Although “Music Bank” did not air on August 6 due to coverage of the 2020 Summer Olympics, this week’s winner was announced via the program’s official websitealbum.
BTS “Butter” music video reached 500 million views on YouTube.
The official music video of BTS “Butter” hit 500 million views on YouTube at 9:15AM KSTtoday (August 7th ).This marks BTS’s eleventh music video to reached 500 million views on youtube. The music video first reached 108.2 million views within 24 hours, and it broke the YouTube records of the “most viewed music video in 24 hours”. “Butter” ranked #1 on the U.S. Billboard ‘Hot 100’ chart for seven consecutive weeks, and nine weeks in total and it is officially the longest-running #1 song on the ‘Hot 100’, in 2021.
Easter attack Sri Lanka – Easter attack bombers father has been acquitted of all charges
Aladdin Mohamed Muwat, the father of the suicide bomber who died in a bomb blast at St. Anthony’s Church in Kochchikade during the Easter Sunday series, has been acquitted of all charges. The suspect was remanded for about a year and a half in connection with the incident. The Magistrate has ordered the release of the suspect following instructions from the Attorney General to release him from the case as he is no longer being prosecuted. The CID had earlier sought the advice of the Attorney General to take further legal action against the suspect. Accordingly, the Attorney General has informed the CID that no further action will be taken against the suspect as no evidence has been presented against him.
Person arrested for posting child poronography on the internet
An individual has been arrested in the Badalkumbura area for posting child pornography on the internet. The raid was carried out by the Police Children and Women’s Bureau. Police Media Spokesman, Senior DIG Ajith Rohana stated that about 500 obscene videos and photographs have been released on the internet. It is reported that the suspect has been using two fake accounts to add pornographic videos to the internet on a daily basis. The arrested suspect is a 25 year old man and is due to be produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today (07).
Sri Jayawardenapura Hospital is over crowded with corona infected people
The wards reserved for corona infections at Sri Jayawardenapura Hospital are over crowded. Infected people can now be seen in the corridors and on the floor. Based on this situation, more wards are being set aside for corona patients.
Ranjan Ramanayake infected with corona
Former Member of Parliament Ranjan Ramanayake, who is serving his sentence at the Angunakolapelessa Prison, has contracted the corona virus. He has been admitted to the prison’s treatment center, according to the Prisons Department.
Sri Lanka reported 98 covid 19 related deaths
Another 98 corona deaths are confirmed by the Director General of Health. Accordingly, the total number of deaths due to corona infection in the country has risen to 4,919. It marks the highest number of corona deaths in a single day.
Covid 19 current situation in Sri Lanka – A large number of Delta infected people found all over the country .. Here are the identified areas
The delta strain of the corona virus has been identified in 11 districts and 26 cities in the island. Accordingly, the number of patients infected with Delta strain in Sri Lanka has increased to 124. Ministry of Health Media Spokesman Dr. Hemantha Herath stated that the Delta Infections were identified by randomized research on a very limited number of Infections. He said that this was by no means the maximum number of data available in the country and that the number of delta infections was much higher. Most of the delta infections are reported from the Western Province and the other areas where delta infections have been identified are as follows: Ragama Management Kadawatha the Colombo Angoda Kotikawatta Biyagama Nugegoda, Boralesgamuwa Mount Lavinia Maharagama Piliyandala Management Bandaragama Panadura Galle Matara Ratnapura Management Kandy Ampara Kurunegala Vavuniya Jaffna