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(Reuters) - The Philippines has recorded the country's first locally acquired cases of the more infectious Delta variant, prompting authorities to reimpose stricter coronavirus measures in some areas as health experts sought bans on…
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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa briefed the Maha Sangha on the measures taken by the Government to control the spread of COVID-19 including its vaccination drive, and the Kotelawala Defence University Bill. The President expressed…
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The Natural Hazards Early Warning Center has issued a warning of severe lightning to several provinces, which is valid until 10:30 p.m. today. According to the warning, "thundershowers accompanied by lightning are likely to occur…
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The Tokyo Olympics has registered its first COVID-19 case in the Olympic Village six days before the Games open, the organisers have said. Tokyo 2020 CEO Toshiro Muto confirmed on Saturday that a visitor from abroad who is…
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WhatsApp is testing a new feature that will let people message without using their phone for the first time. At present, WhatsApp is linked to a user's phone. Its desktop and web apps need that device to be connected and…
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The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre today issued an advisory for Rough Sea and Strong Winds. According to the advisory, "The wind speed can increase up to (60-70) kmph in the deep and shallow sea areas extending from Galle…
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The diocese of Chilaw including the Clergy, Religious and Laity has appreciated the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's decision on not allowing to expand the Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant in Norachcholai. According to the stated…
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1.5 million doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in Sri Lanka this morning. A chartered plane arrived in Sri Lanka this morning with more than 1.5 million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine from the COVAX Facility.…
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The Health Ministry has issued New revised COVID-19 guidelines due to the prevailing COVID-19 situations. As per the notice, All government and private institutions have been urged to be responsible to ensure that their…
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4,603 persons were undergoing quarantine at 72 hotels and tri service-managed Quarantine Centres as at this morning, stated the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19.
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