The health authorities have pointed out to the government that the corona spreading situation in eight districts of the country is becoming very serious. The situation in Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Kurunegala, Kandy, Matale, Moneragala and Hambantota districts is likely to… Read More
We can import Oxygen from a country like Singapore; Minister Dullas Alahapperuma
If the production of oxygen for coronary infections in Sri Lanka is not sufficient, it has been decided to import it from a country like Singapore; Minister Dullas Alahapperuma started. He said these while addressing the Matara District Corona Task… Read More
9 more Covid deaths reported during the past 24 hours – a young man among them
Nine more COVID19 deaths have been reported, said the Director-General of Health Services, Dr Asela Gunawardena. Accordingly, the number of COVID 19 deaths reported from Sri Lanka has risen to 687.
More areas locked down with immediate effect
The Piliyandala police area has been locked down with immediate effect. Oris Hill and Appuwalipuram GN Divisions in Trincomalee & Neeldandaheena GN Division in Walapane isolated with immediate effect. Walana North, Wekada West, Kiriberiya, Palamulla East GN Divisions in the… Read More
New Covid-19 Guidelines Issued
Sri Lanka’s Director General of Health Services on Saturday (01) issued a series of guidelines to control the spread of COVID-19 with effect from the 01st of May 2021. The instructions are as follows: 01. Conference / Seminars / Meetings… Read More
The government introduced Sathosa Relief Pack-2
The Ministry of Trade will issue an essential goods relief pack which is named Sathosa Relief Pack-2 via Lanka Sathosa for Rs. 1000 from the 2nd of May; Minister Bandula Gunawardena said. Public purchasing the relief packs will be provided… Read More
The government is discussing importing the AstraZeneca vaccine from another country- Army Commander
Senior Adviser to the President Lalith Weeratunga has discussed purchasing an AstraZeneca vaccine manufactured in another country instead of the AstraZeneca vaccine manufactured in India; Army Commander Shavendra Silva stated. The Army Commander stated that he believed that the vaccine… Read More
Oxygen shortage in several hospitals in Homagama; hospitals have to give oxygen to 25% of infected.
Former JVP Member of Parliament Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa states that there is a shortage of oxygen in several hospitals in the country now. He added that this time the corona virus was in a different condition than the previous two… Read More
The situation in Sri Lanka is dangerous – Public Health Inspectors warn the country
Delayed in receiving laboratory reports in the first and second waves of Covid-19, as well as in this wave is unfortunate; the President of the Association of Public Health Inspectors Upul Rohana stated. He said this while expressing his views… Read More
All schools will remain closed until May 07 – Minister of Education
All schools will be closed islandwide until May 07.Education Minister G.L Peiris stated. The Minister said that the decision on the reopening date of schools would be taken later. Authorities closed all schools and tuition classes from April 30 after… Read More