2,882 fresh COVID-19 cases detected today

A total of 2,882 more COVID-19 patients were detected within today increasing the total cases reported in Sri Lanka to 186,364, the Government Information Department said.

Death toll mounts to 1,441 with 36 more fatalities

The COVID-19 death toll in the country climbed to 1,441 with 36 more deaths being confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services, the Government Information Department said.

China gives one dose of Sinopharm vaccine at higher price to Sri Lanka?

Responding to reports that China has given one dose of Sinopharm vaccine at a higher price ($15) to Sri Lanka than it has given to Bangladesh ($10), Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals State Minister Professor Channa Jayasuma said there is no such an agreement to give the vaccine at $10 for Bangladesh.

42 more succumb to COVID-19

A total of 42 more COVID-19 deaths were reported bringing the death toll to 1,405, the Government Information Department said.

39 more die of COVID-19: Death toll surges to 1363

A total of 39 more COVID-19 related deaths has been reported taking the death toll in the country to 1,363, the Government Information Department said.

Over 2,500 COVID patients discharged from hospitals within 24 hours

A total of 2,573 more COVID-19 patients recovered and were discharged from hospitals increasing the total number of recoveries in Sri Lanka to 146,362, the Health Ministry said.

Vaccination drive to be extended to more districts

The vaccination rollout will commence in the Jaffna and Rathnapura districts as well in near future, Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said

27 more COVID-19 fatalities reported

Twenty seven more individuals died of the COVID-19 virus surging the death toll to 1,325, the Government Information Department said.

2,572 fresh COVID cases reported today

A total of 2,572 new Covid-19 patients were reported today bringing the total number of cases in the country to 174,849, the Government Information Department said.

29 more succumb to COVID-19: Toll mounts to 1,298

A total of 29 COVID-19 related deaths were reported bringing the death toll to 1,298, the Government Information Department said.

Vaccination rollout in three more districts

The vaccination rollout which commenced in the Kurunegala district today will be extended to two more districts such as Galle and Matara from tomorrow, Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said.

28 more COVID-19 fatalities reported

The COVID-19 death toll in the country climbed to 1,269 with 28 more deaths being confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services, the Government Information Department said.

1,808 fresh COVID-19 cases detected so far today

A total of 1,808 more COVID-19 patients have been detected so far today, the Government Information Department said.

Daily count of COVID-19 cases increases to 2,970

A total of 687 more COVID-19 patients have been detected increasing the daily count of COVID-19 cases to 2,970, the Government Information Department said.

Hospitals can’t reject admission of COVID-19 patients: Health DG

The management of any hospital cannot reject to admit COVID-19 patients whatsoever, Director General of Health Services Dr. Asela Gunawardena said.

COVID-19 death toll climbs to 1,210 with 32 more deaths

The COVID-19 death toll in the country soared to 1,210 after 32 more deaths were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services, the Government Information Department said.

46 more fall prey to COVID-19; highest single-day tally so far

A total of 46 more COVID-19 fatalities were reported yesterday recording the highest single-day tally in Sri Lanka so far

2,145 fresh COVID-19 cases detected so far today

A total of 2,145 more COVID-19 patients have been detected so far today, the Government Information Department said.

1,828 more COVID-19 patients recover

A total of 1,828 more COVID-19 patients recovered and were discharged from hospital increasing the total number of recoveries in Sri Lanka to 125,360, the Health Ministry said.

Medical professionals stress need to go for two-week lockdown

While saying that it will not be long before the hospitals are flooded with patients, completely inundated and the medical staff are stretched way beyond their capacity, resulting in a serious breakdown of our health sector, Medical Professionals demanded the Government to go for a two-week lockdown or curfew.

Daily COVID-19 cases exceed 3,000 mark for second consecutive day

The daily COVID-19 cases today surpassed the 3,000 mark for the second consecutive day.

State Minister recommends two-week lockdown to curb COVID spread

Primary Health Care, Epidemics and COVID Disease Control State Minister Dr. Sudarshini Fernandopulle today urged people to stay indoors for at least two weeks in order to contain the COVID virus.

Mujibur Rahman contracts COVID-19

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahman has tested positive for COVID-19, sources said.

36 more die of COVID-19: Toll climbs to 1,051

A total of 36 more COVID-19 patients succumbed to the virus surging the death toll to 1,051, the Government Information Department said today.

SL records highest single-day COVID-19 infections

A total of 3,623 COVID-19 cases were reported today recording the highest number of single-day tally in the country.

China to donate 500,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccines

China has decided to donate another 500,000 doses of the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine to Sri Lanka, the Chinese Embassy in Colombo said.

COVID-19: Nation heads towards major catastrophic situation: Specialists warn

While expressing that the country is currently at a crucial juncture in terms of COVID-19 situation, Senior Consultant Physician at the Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH) Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama said situation would end up in a major catastrophe if proper measures are not taken right now.

COVID-19 caseload could pass one million in 100 days

Sri Lanka could face the risk of reporting over one million COVID-19 cases within next 100 days, Health Ministry Spokesman Dr Hemantha Herath said.

COVID-19 death toll exceeds 1,000 with 34 more deaths

A total of 34 more COVID-19 deaths were reported today surpassing the toll of COVID-19 deaths in Sri Lanka 1,000 mark.

Breastfeeding mothers can receive COVID vaccine: Epidemiology Chief

It is appropriate for breastfeeding mothers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Sudath Samaraweera said today