Sri Lanka records 136 COVID deaths
136 deaths reported due to COVID-19 within 24-hours, stated the Department of Government Information
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2,475 COVID-19 positive cases reported in Sri Lanka
A total of 2,475 COVID-19 positive cases were reported in Sri Lanka, stated the Department of Government Information.
The total count of positive coronavirus cases found in Sri Lanka currently sits at 490,957.
773 quarantine law violators arrested
773 persons were arrested yesterday for not wearing face masks and failing to maintain social distancing, stated the Police Media Division.
So far 71,467 suspects have been arrested for not wearing face masks and maintaining…
Mobile ICU unit unveiled
A state-of-the-art mobile Intensive Care Unit (ICU) donated by Premium International was handed over by its Chairman Prasanna Kularatne to health authorities at the Peradeniya Teaching Hospital yesterday. The Unit, which is 40 feet in…
Investigations underway into murder of Grama Niladharini's husband
The Sri Lanka Army Military Police is extending its full cooperation for conduct of Police investigations into the murder of the husband of a Grama Seva (GS) Niladarini (female state official) in Mattakkuliya Police area, the Army…
1,483 COVID-19 patients recovered
1,483 more individuals recovered from COVID-19 bringing the total recoveries in the country to 414,295, the Epidemiology Unit confirmed
Delta variant now dominant COVID strain in EP
Ninety-four percent of people in Eastern Province have been affected by the Delta variant of Coronavirus and 6 percent have been affected by the Alpha variant virus.
The Sinopharm vaccine is given very effectively for the Delta…
Funds granted for over 2,400 COVID deceased
State Minister of Local Government and Provincial Councils Roshan Ranasinghe told the Daily News today his Ministry has granted funds to the local bodies countrywide for the cremation of deceased COVID-19 patients.
Accordingly,…
MEPA highlights illegal fishing activities in restricted areas
The Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) today highlighted the on-going illegal fishing activities being carried out by fishermen at Hendala, Wattala, Dikowita and Kepungoda areas when the Fisheries Department and many other…
World Bank assistance for more water projects in Sri Lanka
The Government of Sri Lanka and the World Bank recently signed a $40 million additional financing for the ongoing Water Supply and Sanitation Improvement Project (WaSSIP), to increase access to the piped water services and improve…