The British variant of COVID 19 could spread across the country; there could be more severe variants developed in the country.
The British B117 corona variant has further spread in the country.; Dr Chandanamali Punchihewa stated. This variety has already been reported from Avissawella, Kuliyapitiya, Wadduwa, Ratmalana, Polgassovita etc., and this variety may have spread to other parts of the country as well; she further added. She points out that this is a very dangerous situation and that the spread of this strain is very rapid and if so, even more, severe strains could occur in the future. She said these while joining an interview on a youtube channel.
12 more areas are isolated
Twelve Grama Niladhari Divisions in four districts have been isolated with immediate effect. Army Commander Shavendra Silva said the move was taken to control the spread of corona infected people. The Grama Niladhari Divisions that have been isolated are as follows. Colombo District Pamunuwa, Honnattara, DaltharaGampaha District KuttivilaRatnapura District Pallegama, Udagama, New Town, Walalgoda, Sudugala, Panamura, RathgamaVavuniya District Kurukkalputhukulam
Mexico City metro overpass collapse; 23 killed and more than 60 injured
A metro overpass has collapsed when a train was traveling over it in Mexico City in Mexico. It has killed at least 23 people, including children and around 65 people were injured, and seven are in serious condition.BBC According to foreign reprts two train carriages were seen hanging from the structure, above a busy road and one person trapped in a car underneath the wreckage was pulled out alive. This is the deadliest incident in decades in the city’s metro system, one of the busiest in the world. BBC
Twitter has suspended Kangana Ranaut account
Twitter has suspended the account of Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut over a tweet that incited violence. “In it, she asks Prime Minister Narendra Modi to “tame” an opposition leader using his leadership style of the “early 2000s” – a likely reference to rioting on his watch, which left over 1,000 people, mostly Muslims, dead.” BBC Twitter has not made a statement yet but a tweeter company representative told BBC News Ranaut had repeatedly violated the platform’s rules on hate speech and abusive behaviour Ranuat responded by accusing Twitter of racism. “Twitter has only proved my point they’re Americans and by birth, a white person feels entitled to enslave a brown person, they want to tell you what to think, speak or do. “I have many platforms I can use to raise my voice, including my own art in the form of cinema saying,” she said.
Bill Gates and Melinda Gates have announced their divorce
After the marriage of 27 years, Bill Gates and Melinda Gates have announced their divorce. They had tweeted saying “we no longer believe we can grow together as a couple”. BBC “After a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship, we have decided to end our marriage,” they tweeted. According to Forbes magazine, Bill Gates is the fourth wealthiest person in the world and his net worth is calculated as $124bn (£89bn). They have three children and jointly run the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation which spent billions fighting causes such as infectious diseases and encouraging vaccinations in children.BBC
8,000-10,000 infections will be reported daily in the coming days; the pandemic will get out of control – Sudarshini Fernandopulle
If people continue to act without discipline despite the health guidelines issued for the control of corona, there is a risk of 8,000-10,000 cases being reported per day in the next few days; State Minister of Coronation Dr Sudarshani Fernandopulle stated. The Minister said that these numbers would be recorded if an infected person spreads the virus to four more people a day and if the people are not aware of the spread of the virus. However, she said that there was still a possibility of controlling spreading in the country and if the people acted without self-discipline, it would increase within the next two weeks. featured image by – ceylon today
Helping migrants to enter the country during the Corona will be dangerous- Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources warns the public
There is a risk of migrants from neighboring countries including India entering Sri Lanka due to the spreading corona pandemic; The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources said. The department stated that it is possible to reach Sri Lanka by sea using fishing vessels. Especially multi-day fishing vessels engaged in the fishing industry in the North Sea are advised to be more vigilant in this regard. Accordingly, action will be taken to arrest fishermen and vessel owners who transport illegal immigrants or facilitate foreigners to enter the country with their fishing vessels and all fishing licenses issued to these vessels will be cancelled.
A/ L results released today
The Commissioner General of Examinations says that the GCE Advanced Level results will be released today. This time 362,000 students sat for the GCE Advanced Level examination.
Laugfs gas stocks run out Imports to be stopped due to losses
It is reported that Laugfs Gas Company, which is engaged in the gas trade in Sri Lanka, is facing a serious financial crisis. According to the reports their gas tanks are not available in most stores in the country and the company in talks not to import gas unless a price increase is made in the future. The company has repeatedly requested the government to increase the price of gas in the local market as well as increase the price in the world market. Laugfs Gas accounts for about 30% of the local gas market.
Protests in Vavuniya and Mannar demanding the release of Badurdeen
Protests were organized in Vavuniya and Mannar demanding the immediate release of former minister and leader of the All Ceylon People’s Congress Rishad Badurdeen who had been arrested. A protest was organized by a group of civilians in the Salambakulam area in Vavuniya while another protest was organized by a group of All Ceylon People’s Congress (ACPC) members in the centre of Mannar.