Medicine to doorstep

The Rajya Osu Sala of the State Pharmaceutical Corporation has taken steps to send medicines to people’s doorsteps on request. The government said only the Osu Salas were permitted to operate during the curfew period but many of the Osu Sala outlets were seen closed yesterday. The outlets have resorted to the option of sending medicine to the homes.

Air Force hands over new Isolation Unit at IDH

The new Isolation Unit, consisting of 16 rooms, at the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (IDH), which was completed within ten days was handed over to the Director General Health Services, Dr. Anil Jasinghe by the Sri Lanka Air Force yesterday.

Robot to support combating Coronavirus in SL

A fully homegrown Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) robot, which was invented by Atlas Axillia PLC, is currently undergoing live tests at the Homagama Base Hospital.

Jayewardenepura Hospital fumigated

Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital was fumigated by the STF personnel after detecting a Covid-19 patient from the hospital this morning.

Goods to the door…

Goods including vegetables and other essential items are being delivered to the houses considering the prevailing conditions.

Exposure history of COVID-19 patients in Sri Lanka as of March 27th

Exposure history of COVID-19 patients in Sri Lanka as of March 27th

Almost ready...

Construction of Isolation Wards at the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (IDH) by the engineering team from the SLAF Directorate of Civil Engineering is to be completed by tomorrow. The construction of two Pre-Fabricated buildings commenced on the 18th of March under the direct supervision of Air Force Commander Air Marshal Sumangala Dias. The new isolation facility is expected to be inclusive of 16 isolation rooms.

Safe journey…

A young girl, worker of the Katunayake Free Trade Zone, is seen taking her pet dog with her on her way home after the closure of the Industrial zone following the curfew which was imposed from March 20 to control the spread of COVID-19. Board of Investment (BOI) today facilitated the workers of Katunayake Free Trade Zone to leave for their homes. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Navy introduces full-body disinfection chamber

The Sri Lanka Navy has developed a disinfection chamber to prevent and control the spread of new coronavirus. Navy said the Eastern Naval Command and the Western Naval Command developed the disinfection chambers. Naval personnel who are engaged in essential services outside the naval bases were sterilized on their return to work.

Last respect…

The last respect was paid to veteran film producer, director and film preservationist, Tissa Nagodavithana.

Police curfew?

Several areas in Colombo including Peliyagoda Fish Market were seen crowded with people despite the ongoing police curfew. People are seen in a long queue to purchase essential commodities from a retail outlet in Pettah. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Distributing dry rations

The Moratuwa Mayor and Municipal Council members today organised a programme to distribute dry rations for 9,000 families in the Moratuwa Municipal area free of charge. Pix by Rekha Tharangani

Deserted…

Most of the streets in Colombo look deserted due to the police curfew imposed in Colombo and other parts of the country. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Pharmacies open

Pharmacies were seen open during the curfew hours as per the instructions of the Health Ministry to do so

During and before curfew

Pictures show the situation of how roads look deserted when the curfew is imposed and how they get crowded with people once the curfew is lifted.

Supermarket robbed

A supermarket of Keels at Kurana, Katunayake has been robbed by a man who broke into it after breaking down one of the glass panels last night. Pictures and video circulating on social media sites show the man carrying a sword breaking down the glass panel, entering into the supermarket and then collecting goods before leaving.

Safety first…

All party leaders’ meeting chaired by PM Mahinda Rajapaksa was held at Temple Trees today

Deserted…

Areas of the Colombo and the Gampaha districts were seen deserted during curfew hours.

First SL Covid-19 patient discharged

The First Sri Lankan Coronavirus infected patient in Sri Lanka, the 52-year-old tour guide, is seen with the hospital staff after he completely recovered and was discharged from the IDH in Angoda this morning.

Healthy distance...

With the temporary lifting of curfew in most districts this morning, Sri Lankan citizens were seen adhering to public health guidelines while shopping for essential items. Pics courtesy Social Media

Empty roads…

Some of the streets in Colombo and Gampha seen deserted this morning due to the police curfew since last Friday evening. Pics by Pradeep Pathirana

Curfew…

Due to the island wide police curfew, all the roads in the country are seen deserted since last Friday.

Stray dogs roam in search of food

An island-wide curfew was declared over the weekend in order to contain the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka. While the curfew resulted in a complete shutdown of services across the island, it has resulted in a unique problem for the large number of stray dogs in the hill-country estates.

One dead after riot at Anuradhapura prison

One inmate has been killed while three other inmates have been injured in a shooting reported during a tense situation at the Anuradhapura prison.

Isolation centre under construction at IDH

Sri Lanka Air Force commenced construction of a pre-fabricated building as an isolation centre at the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (IDH) Angoda. It has been planned for this centre to consist of 16 isolation rooms. Constructions commenced on March 20 and is expect to be completed within a period two weeks, Commander of the Air force, Air Marshal Sumangala also visited the site. Pics courtesy

China to donate more masks

Acting Chinese Ambassador Hu Wei met Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi and pledged to donate another 100k Masks(incl. 10k N95) and 20k Test Kits to Sri Lanka shortly.

Preparing for curfew…

People were seen busy buying goods for consumption during the period of curfew.

Waiting...

The Fort Railway Station, Colombo is seen stagnant after the government requested the general public to remain at homes as a precautionary measure to prevent the COVID-19 spread in the country. However, some people including foreigners could be seen at the railway station waiting for trains to reach their destinations. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Army Chief inspects Welikanda Hospital

Army Commander Shavendra Silva visited the Welikanda Hospital which is being converted as a treatment centre for Coronavirus patients.

Disinfecting of BIA continues