Third batch of 223 leave home after quarantine process

The third batch of 223 individuals, quarantined in Kandakadu, Punani, Diyathalawa and Miyankulama quarantine centres left for their homes this morning, the Army said.

No positive cases during last 24-hour in SL

There have been no new COVID-19 positive patients reported in the country during the last 24 hours, the Health Ministry said this morning.

Curfew time extended until 2 pm today

In the districts where the curfew was lifted at 6 am today will be re-imposed at 2 pm today itself and will continue till 6.00 am on Monday (30). The curfew will be imposed again in these districts at 2.00 pm on the same day, the Presidential Media Division said.

SL may have 550 Covid-19 infected persons: GMOA

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) today said that based on the experience from Hubei, China, “It can be technically assumed that at present, 550 infected individuals are circulating within the population.”

Home delivery of essential commodities begins: PMD

In order to prevent uncontrolled gathering of people at market places amidst effort to combat COVID -19, a special mechanism has been established to deliver essential food items to homes, the President’s Media Division said.

Updated curfew schedule

The curfew imposed in Colombo, Gampaha and Kalutara districts will be in effect until further notice, President’s Media Division said.

Prince Albert II of Monaco tests positive for Covid-19

Prince Albert II of Monaco has tested positive for coronavirus, CNN reported.

President calls on int’l donor agencies to grant debt moratorium

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has requested international donor agencies to provide a debt moratorium or debt deferment facility to all vulnerable developing nations to the COVID-19 risk.

No new COVID-19 positive cases so far today: Minister

No new COVID-19 positive cases were reported in Sri Lanka within the day as at 4.30 p.m., Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi said.

Disclaimer...

Please note the images circulating on Social Media of Sathosa Lorries bearing Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s image, distributing essential goods to peoples homes during curfew hours is a screenshot of an article that the Daily Mirror Newspaper and Website published on the 4th of December 2014 and not images captured in the recent past. The posts circulating on Social Media are false and fabricated.

Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus

The Prince of Wales has tested positive for coronavirus, Clarence House has confirmed.

Second Sri Lankan COVID-19 patient recovers

The second Sri Lankan COVID-19 infected patient completely recovered and has been discharged from the IDH, Angoda today, hospital sources said today.

Man shot dead in Weeraketiya

A 39-year-old man shot dead by unidentified men at Kemegala in the Weeraketiya police division last night, police said.

Second batch leaves home after quarantine process

The second batch of 201 individuals, quarantined in Kandakadu and Punani quarantine centres left for their homes this morning, the Army said.

Hantavirus kills man in China; but it’s not a new virus

Reports of a person in China dying due to a virus called ’hantavirus’ have spread panic at a time when the world is battling the pandemic of novel coronavirus, which began in China.

India declares 21-day ’total lockdown’ as coronavirus cases rise

India’s 1.3 billion people will go under ’’total lockdown’’ for 21 days to combat the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, warning that anyone going outside risked inviting the virus inside their homes, and pledging $2bn to bolster the country’s beleaguered healthcare system, Aljazeera reported.

Female returnee in the list has already left country: Police

One female returnee, whose name is mentioned in the list of Sri Lankans arrived from Italy and absconding quarantine, has already left the country and therefore there’s no need to look for her, the Police said today.

President directs to explore possibility of releasing prisoners charged with minor offences

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has directed the legal experts and the Department of Prisons to look into ways of granting some relief to the prisoners who were charged with minor offences and those who are unable to meet their bail conditions, the President’s Media Division said.

Olympic & Paralympic Games postponed due to COVID-19

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games have been postponed until next year because of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, BBC reported today.

Pharmacies to remain open during curfew

The Health Ministry had instructed the police department to take actions to remain all pharmacies open during the police curfew considering it as an essential service.

Toll of Covid-19 patients increases to 102

Total confirmed COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka have now reached to 102 following the detection of four new cases today, Director General of Health Services said.

Sri Lankans in Bangladesh want to return, writes to Prez

A group of Sri Lankans living in Bangladesh in a letter to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has sought permission for Sri Lankans working in Bangladesh to return to Sri Lanka.

Recent returnees from Italy never obtained visa from us-Italian embassy

Italian embassy in Sri Lanka said ‘the returnees from Italy referenced in recent news publications have never obtained a visa from this Embassy, nor have ever requested one.’

Sri Lanka passes 100 COVID-19 cases

The number of COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka has passed 100 today, the Health Ministry announced.

No decision to spray disinfectants into air tonight: SLAF

The Sri Lanka Air Force today rejected the reports circulating on social media that measures have been taken to spray disinfectants into the air to eradicate the coronavirus.

Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara identified as high risk zones for COVID-19

Curfew in the Colombo Gampaha and Kalutara districts will continue until further notice as these have been identified as high risk zone for COVID-19, the Presidential Media Division said.

SriLankan airlines staff discriminated, appeals public to respect employees

SriLankan Airlines has noted that many social Media posts have appeared over the past few days discriminating SriLankan Airlines staff in connection with COVID-19 infection.

US man dies after self-medicating with chloroquine to treat coronavirus

A Phoenix-area (Arizona in the US) man is dead and his wife is under critical care after the two took chloroquine phosphate in an apparent attempt to self-medicate for the novel coronavirus, according to hospital system Banner Health, CNN news agency reported.

Fmr Air Force Chief Roshan new Western Province Governor

Former Sri Lanka Air Force Commander -Marshal of the Sri Lanka Air Force - Roshan Goonetilake took oaths as the Governor of the Western Province, before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Goonetilake also served as the Chief of Defence Staff.

311 leave for homes after completing 14-day quarantine

A group of 311 persons arrived in Sri Lanka from COVID-19 hit countries left for their homes after undergoing the 14-day quarantine period, the Army said today.