192 more die of COVID-19: Death toll surges to 8,775

A total of 192 more COVID-19 related deaths that occurred yesterday (28) were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services today pushing the death toll to 8,775.

Wannila Aththo’s spouse, family members contract Covid-19

Veddah Chief Uruwarige Wannila Aththo’s spouse and several other family members have been contracted Covid-19.

Govt. must intervene to regulate escalating prices of essential commodities: Handunnetti

Claiming that the prices of essential commodities have gone up exorbitantly, former JVP MP Sunil Handunnetti today urged the government to intervene to regulate the increase in prices of essential goods without allowing the Government cronies to loot the people.

34 children reported with post-covid multisystem inflammatory syndrome: Pediatrician

About 34 children have been infected with the post-covid syndrome called “Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children’ so far in Sri Lanka and five such children were receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital at present, a medical specialist said today.

Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera cleared to play in IPL

Permission has been granted to national players Dushmantha Chameera and Wanindu Hasaranga to take part in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, the Sri Lanka Cricket said.

Bhikkhuni Kusuma passes away

Internationally acclaimed Buddhist scholar Bhikkhuni Dr Kusuma (92) passed away on Saturday (28th) night at a private hospital in Colombo.

Court hearings further restricted for urgent cases

The Supreme Court has announced that it has further extended the decision to hear only urgent matters in open court until September 3, in view of the COVID-19 situation in the country.

Cabinet Memorandum to control, dispose of single use of plastics, polythene products tomorrow

The Environment Minister will present a Cabinet Memorandum to the Cabinet tomorrow to control the disposal of single-use plastics and polythene products.

Two arrested with Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 55Mn

Two suspects have been arrested with 183kg of Kerala cannabis at the Murungan Panniwettuwan roadblock in Mannar during a special operation carried out by Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Police.

’Gaming syndrome’ among children, teens on the rise: Psychiatrist

Following online education, there is an increase in addiction to mobile games and most children and young adults are suffering from ’gaming disorder’, consultant psychiatrist at Teaching Karapitiya hospital Dr. Rumi Ruben said.

Over 700 quarantine law violators arrested within 24 hours

A total of 718 suspects have been arrested in connection with the violation of quarantine rules and regulations during the last 24-hours.

4,596 fresh Covid-19 cases reported today

A total of 4,596 more COVID-19 patients have been detected today increasing the total cases reported in Sri Lanka to 421,557, the Government Information Department said.

212 Covid deaths reported: Death toll surges to 8,585

A total of 212 more COVID-19 related deaths that occurred yesterday (27) were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services today pushing the death toll to 8,585.

Tamil Nadu govt assures to get 63 boats released from Sri Lanka

Tamil Nadu government has assured to take immediate steps for the release of over 63 impounded mechanised boats of Tamil Nadu fishermen from Sri Lanka.

Potta Naufer dies of COVID-19

Mohamed Naufer alias Potta Naufer, who had been sentenced to death and was being held at the Boossa High Security Prison, has died from COVID-19 today.

60% of the above 30 population now fully vaccinated - Army Commander

Army Commander General Shavendra Silva told Daily Mirror that 60 percent of the population, who were above 30 years of age, had now been fully vaccinated in Sri Lanka.

Visa fees and fines revised: Immigration and Emigration Dept.

The Immigration and Emigration Department announced today that the visa fees and fines have been revised as per the new Immigration and Emigration Regulations issued on August 18, 2021 through an Extraordinary Gazette.

Minister instructs to formulate short-term method for non and semi-vaccinated 60+ group: GMOA

The Health Minister instructed the Epidemiology Unit to formulate and publish a short-term method of vaccination for the non-vaccinated and semi-vaccinated groups over 60-years of age, among them most deaths have been reported, the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) said.

Bandula puts COVID Task force at risk

The COVID Task force was placed at risk after Trade Minister Bandula Gunawardena, who attended the meeting yesterday (Friday), was later found to be infected.

Tense situation at Dodanduwa vaccine center

A tense situation was reported at a vaccination center at Dodanduwa in Galle when the health officials stopped giving Covid-19 vaccines.

'Super Delta' variant on the rampage?: J'pura Immunology, Molecular Medicine Dept. raises doubt

The Immunology and Molecular Medicine Department of Sri Jayewardenepura University suspects that the vast spread of COVID variants would be a ’Super Delta variant’.

Further extension of lockdown could save nearly 10,000 lives: Report

If the current lockdown was extended till October 2, a total of 10,000 Covid-19 deaths could be prevented, a report issued by a team of independent technical experts of the WHO and Sri Lanka said.

Couple killed in fire at house in Kadawatha

A couple aged 53 and 57 years old have been killed in a fire that erupted at the top floor of a house at Eldeniya in Kadawatha early this morning, police said.

FLSP activists test Covid positive inside remand prison: Party Secretary

Frontline Socialist Party (FLSP) activists have been infected with COVID 19 from others in the remand prison, FLSP Secretary Educational Affairs, Pubudu Jayagoda said.

Control price for oxymeters: Drug Regulation Provision State Ministry

The attention of the State Ministry of Drug Regulation Provision was drawn to declare a control price for oxymeters, which were used to measure a person’s oxygen content during COVID pandemic.

2.3 mn doses of Sinopharm vaccines brought in today

Sri Lanka has today received 2.3 million doses of Sinopharm vaccines from China freighted by two SriLankan Airlines aircraft, the airport duty manager said.

Covid spread contained in Colombo city limits: Medical Officer

The COVID-19 virus had been contained to a great extent in Colombo City, Chief Medical Officer of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Dr. Ruwan Wijayamuni said yesterday.

Sun directly over Sri Lanka till Sept. 7

The Meteorology Department today said the Sun is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka from August 28 to September 7 of this year.

Current lockdown imposed by Govt. is a failure - Opposition Leader

It is clear that the current lockdown imposed by the government is a failure, Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa said yesterday.

Key data on effectiveness of vaccines soon

Key data on the effectiveness of Covid vaccines currently used in Sri Lanka, against new variants, is to be submitted to the relevant authorities soon, Daily Mirror learns. The University of Sri Jayewardenepura is conducting research on the effectiveness of the vaccines and the data is expected to be released in approximately one month, well informed sources told Daily Mirror on the condition of anonymity.