Nine more Covid-19 cases identified

15 May 2020 - 2     - 3817

Nine more Covid-19 infected patient were reported today increasing the total cases to 925, the Health Ministry said.

Toll of COVID-19 cases rises 916

14 May 2020 - 1     - 1749

One more Covid-19 infected patient was reported today increasing the total cases to 916, the Health Ministry said.

Curfew in Colombo, Gampaha to continue; island-wide curfew on Sunday

14 May 2020 - 1     - 5024

The curfew in the Colombo and the Gampaha districts would continue until further notice while curfew in other districts would continue from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily until next Saturday (16) and island-wide curfew would be imposed on Sunday (17), President’s Media Division said.

445 Covid-19 patients recovered so far

14 May 2020 - 0     - 971

A total of 63 more Covid-19 infected patients recovered and were discharged today increasing the total recovered cases in Sri Lanka to 445, the Health Ministry said.

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22 more Covid-19 cases identified

14 May 2020 - 2     - 3932

Twenty-two (22) more persons tested positive for Covid-19 as of 11.45 pm on Wednesday, increasing the total number of infected cases to 915. All 26 Covid-19 infected patients identified yesterday (13) have been reported from the Welisara Navy camp.

Balance of COVID – 19 fund reaches Rs. 915 million

13 May 2020 - 2     - 1224

With corporate and individual donations and direct deposits, the COVID – 19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund‘s balance has now surpassed Rs. 915 million, Presidential Media Division said.

SriLankan flight suspension extended till May 31

13 May 2020 - 3     - 10019

The suspension of scheduled passenger flights of SriLankan Airlines due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has been extended till May 31, the Airlines said.

Nearly 500 tri-forces members and their close contacts among Covid-19 patients

13 May 2020 - 2     - 3702

Nearly 500 tri-forces personnel and their close contacts were among those tested positive for Covid-19 in the country.

COVID-19 recovered patients rise to 382

13 May 2020 - 0     - 636

Sixteen more COVID-19 infected patients were recovered and discharged from the hospital today, the Health Ministry said.

Covid-19 cases in Sri Lanka now at 889

13 May 2020 - 0     - 3202

Five more Covid-19 infected patients were reported increasing the total cases to 889 in Sri Lanka, the Health Ministry said.

MoD refutes claims on Navy covering up Covid-19 info

12 May 2020 - 2     - 2623

The Defence Ministry strongly denies allegations by some media against the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) that it refrains from providing information about sailors, who are infected with coronavirus, to health authorities.

SRI LANKA-The Most Generous Country During Covid-19; Nas Daily

12 May 2020 - 4     - 8766

Popular international video blogger and social media influencer Nuseir Yassin, whom host Nas Daily has posted a video, praising Sri Lankans for looking after tourists who are currently stranded in Sri Lanka due to the Covid-19.

Up to 5 NY children dead, 93 sickened by rare COVID-related Illness

12 May 2020 - 0     - 6470

New York may have as many as 93 cases of children presenting with a new pediatric multi-system inflammatory syndrome likely linked to COVID-19. At least three children have died, and two more deaths are under investigation, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced.

23 more Covid-19 patients recover

12 May 2020 - 0     - 649

Twenty-three (23) COVID-19 infected patients recovered and were discharged from the hospital today increasing the total number of recovered cases to 366, the Health Ministry said.

President underscores importance of random sample testing

12 May 2020 - 2     - 3089

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has highlighted the importance of conducting random sample PCR tests in areas where people frequent regularly, the Presidential Media Division (PMD) said.

No issue with cremating COVID-19 dead: Archdiocese

12 May 2020 - 15     - 7615

Church has no issue with cremating Catholics who succumb to COVID-19, a spokesman for the Archdiocese of Colombo said yesterday.

COVID-19 patients cannot be reduced to zero: Dr. Jasinghe

11 May 2020 - 2     - 886

It is illogical to think a viral infection can be eradicated completely, Health Services Director General Dr. Anil Jasinghe said, adding that Sri Lankans must not hope that COVID-19 patients could be reduced to zero.

Set of guidelines issued on restoring normalcy in civilian life

11 May 2020 - 3     - 7542

Police has issued a set of guidelines to be followed by the people on restoring normalcy in civilian life while the quarantine curfew is being implemented.

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It will take another month to reopen schools: Dallas

11 May 2020 - 5     - 4127

Education Minister Dullas Alahapperuma said that it would take at least another month to reopen schools and that it would be done in four stages.

35,323 PCR tests conducted so far: Dr. Jasinghe

11 May 2020 - 2     - 867

The Director-general of Health Services (DGHS) Dr Anil Jasinghe said the Medical Research Institute (MRI) in Borella, teaching hospitals and university laboratories have conducted a total of 35,323 PCR tests since March 18

Poll observers ready to cooperate with EC to conduct polls despite Covid-19

10 May 2020 - 4     - 2550

An election monitoring body said today that it was ready to cooperate with the Election Commission in evolving guidelines to conduct the parliamentary elections amidst the coronavirus threat.

Sri Lanka on right track to contain Covid-19: WHO

10 May 2020 - 5     - 6037

Sri Lanka is on the right track to contain the Covid-19 through the increased tracking, testing, isolation, and treatment strategy, the World Health Organization said.

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Work to commence in Colombo, Gampha whilst curfew in force

10 May 2020 - 3     - 15408

Curfew in the high risk districts of Colombo and Gampha will remain, however work will commence from tomorrow(11) and both public and private sector employees can travel to work by showing their office identification, an email, sms or Whatsapp message on their mobile phones, showing their proof of employment to the thousands of military and police personnel who will be deployed on the roads to maintain the health guidelines.

Curfew in Colombo, Gampaha to continue; Kalutara, Puttalam to be relaxed

10 May 2020 - 0     - 4061

Curfew in Colombo and Gampaha districts would continue until further notice while curfew in all other districts including Kalutara, Puttalam would be lifted at 5 am tomorrow(11) & re-imposed at 8 pm and will continue daily until further notice, the Government said.

Toll of COVID-19 cases rises 855

10 May 2020 - 0     - 2824

Eight more Covid-19 infected patients were reported increasing the total cases to 855, the Health Ministry said.

Sixty-one more COVID-19 patients recover

10 May 2020 - 1     - 1110

Sixty-one more Covid-19 infected patients have recovered and discharged from the hospital increasing the total number of recovered cases to 321, the Health Ministry said.

Public transport not available for regular passengers for another two weeks

10 May 2020 - 10     - 4699

Director General of Health Services, Dr Anil Jasinghe, has informed Transport Minister Mahinda Amaraweera not to facilitate public transport for regular passengers for another two weeks.

Total Covid-19 cases now at 847

09 May 2020 - 0     - 1555

Three more persons have tested positive for COVID-19 increasing the total number of cases to 847, the health ministry said.

NPC approves proposal to deploy security personnel for retired IGPs

09 May 2020 - 4     - 3485

The National Police Commission (NPC) has approved a request made by the Acting IGP to deploy security personnel for retired IGPs and Senior DIGs.

Covid-19: Total recoveries rise to 255

09 May 2020 - 0     - 608

Fifteen more Covid-19 infected patients recovered and were discharged increasing the total recovered cases in Sri Lanka to 255, the Health Ministry said.