COVID-19: Sri Lanka sees highest daily toll of 19 deaths

A total of 19 COVID-19 deaths were reported today recording the highest single-day deaths from the virus since the outbreak in the country.

Several more GN divisions isolated

Eight Grama Niladhari (GN) Divisions in Piliyandala and Habaraduwa police areas will be isolated from 5.00 a.m. tomorrow, Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said

Daily count of COVID-19 cases increases to 1,914

A total of 817 more COVID-19 patients have been detected increasing the daily count of COVID-19 cases to 1,914 the Government Information Department said.

1097 COVID-19 cases reported so far today

A total of 1,097 new COVID-19 patients were detected so far today increasing the total number of positive cases in the country to 120,521, the Government Information Department said.

We’ll have to lockdown the country according to the need - Dr Sudarshani

Steps will have to be taken to even lockdown the country depending on the conditions and necessities in the future, Primary Health Care, Epidemics and COVID-19 Disease Control Minister Sudarshani Fernandopulle said.

President hopeful WHO would provide 600,000 doses of AstraZeneca for SL

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said today that he was hopeful that the World Health Organization (WHO) would make effort to fulfil Sri Lanka’s need for 600,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine for the second dose.

Sputnik-V would be used as main vaccine in SL

The Russian made Sputnik-V vaccine would be used as the main vaccine against COVID-19 in Sri Lanka within this year, State Minister of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals Prof. Channa Jayasumana said today.

Daily count of COVID-19 cases increases to 1860

A total of 710 more COVID-19 patients have been detected increasing the daily count of COVID-19 cases to 1860, the Government Information Department said.

13 more die of COVID-19: Death toll climbs to 709

Thirteen more COVID-19 related deaths were reported today bringing the death toll in Sri Lanka to 709, the Government Information Department said.

Daily count of COVID-19 cases increases to 1913

A total of 867 more COVID-19 patients have been detected increasing the daily count of COVID-19 cases to 1913,the Government Information Department said.

Daily COVID-19 cases exceed 1,000 for second consecutive day

The number of daily COVID-19 cases surpassed the 1,000 mark today for the second consecutive day.

Six more succumb to Covid-19: Death toll climbs to 661

Six more COVID-19 deaths were reported today increasing the death toll in the country to 661, the Government Information Department said.

Shortage of 600,000 AstraZeneca vaccines for second jab

There is a shortage of nearly 600,000 AstraZeneca vaccines State Minister of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals Prof. Channa Jayasumana said

Six more GN Divisions in Monaragala, Ampara and Matale Districts isolated

Six more Grama Niladhari Divisions in Monaragala, Ampara and Matale Districts have been isolated with effect from 6.30 this morning, the National Operation Centre for Prevention of Covid-19 said.

Hospitals reach full capacity

While stating that the capacity in hospitals where COVID patients were treated had exceeded, Director General of Health Services Dr. Asela Gunawardana yesterday cautioned the public over irresponsible behaviour.

Eight individuals succumb to COVID-19

A total of eight COVID-19 related deaths were reported yesterday climbing the death toll to 655, the Government Information Department said.

SL to get 1,440,000 more US-funded COVAX vaccines by end May

Sri Lanka will get 1,440,000 doses of vaccines to provide immunity against Covid under COVAX facility, which is mainly funded by the United States

Daily COVID-19 cases exceed 1,000 mark for the first

The number of daily COVID-19 cases today surpassed the 1,000 mark for the first since the outbreak in March, 2020.

Several areas in Gampaha, Kalutara, Trincomalee districts isolated

Polhena, Heeralugedara, Kaluaggala & Aswennawaththa East GN Divisions in Gampaha District, Miriswatta and Pelanwatta North & East GN Divisions in the Kalutara District and Pumpuhar GN Division in Trincomalee will be isolated from 8.00 p.m. today.

Police net 177 persons for ignoring health rules

The police have made 177 arrests yesterday for for showing ignorance by not wearing masks and failing to maintain physical distance in public.

Schools in Trincomalee Education Zone to remain closed

All the schools in the Trincomalee Education Zone will remain closed until further notice.

Two more die of COVID-19

Two more COVID-19 related deaths were reported today taking the death toll in the country to 644, the Government Information Department said.

650 more Covid-19 cases reported

A total of 650 new COVID-19 patients were reported within today bringing the total number of cases in the country to 101,236, the Government Information Department said.

Only solution for COVID-19 pandemic is vaccination: President

The vaccination is the only solution to stop the spread of Covid-19 and that the government has a systematic and strong programme in place to vaccinate the public, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said.

Airport operations, tourist arrival to continue: Minister

Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said, despite the current Covid situation, airport operations and tourist arrivals will continue as per recommendations of the health authorities.

Covid-19: Meegahawatta Police Station temporarily closed

The Meegahawatta Police Station has been temporarily closed after the OIC and another police officer of the Police Station contracted the Covid-19, according to the area Public Health Inspector.

WP, Kurunegala top list in Covid-19 cases

A total of 895 COVID-19 cases were reported in the country yesterday out of which nearly 500 cases were reported from the Western Province.

Stringent action against failure to wear face masks;19 arrested - Police

Nineteen persons were arrested yesterday for not wearing face masks and thereby violating quarantine laws, police said

Two foreigners among four COVID deaths reported today

Four more COVID-19 patients including two foreigners succumbed to the virus today bringing the death toll to 642, the Government Information Department said.

Total COVID-19 cases exceed 100,000

The total COVID-19 cases reported so far in Sri Lanka surpassed 100,000 mark with 880 more individuals testing positive for the virus.