The Ministry of Health today played down concerns raised over antibody testing kits from China after India suspended use of the testing kits.

Facebook is taking on misinformation being spread via its social media network on the coronavirus, officials said.

A total of 226 Navy personnel have tested positive for COVID-19 as of today, Army Commander Shavendra Silva said.

A SriLankan Airlines flight carrying 143 Sri Lankan students who were stranded in India due to COVID-19 pandemic, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake from New Delhi this evening.

Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. (Rtd) Kamal Gunaratne today requested people not to belittle Navy personnel who were infected with COVID-19 while being engaged in rounding up virus-infected drug addicts and taking them to quarantine centres.

Despite the Police curfew has been relaxed in 21 districts except for Colombo, Kalutara, Gampaha and Puttalam, shops were closed in Nawalapitiya, Polgahawela and Kuliyapitiya after several Covid-19 patients were reported in those areas.

The Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Board (SLAEB) said that they have the technology to manufacture Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) drugs, radiopharmaceutical used in the PETSCAN machines to treat cancer patients.

The Sri Lanka - China Friendship Association (SLCFA) condemned what it called ’the efforts of the United States to intervene into internal affairs of sovereign states’ under the pretext of investigating COVID-19.

Claiming that the President cannot spend from the consolidated funds from tomorrow as per the constitution, former Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera in a letter addressed to President Gotabaya Rajapakse informed him that anyone who was held guilty

Three more individuals have tested positive for coronavirus bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 622, the Health Ministry said.

Postmaster General Ranjith Ariyaratne has announced that all post offices will be opened on May 4 for regular services, Director General of Government Information Nalaka Kaluwewa said.

Irrfan Khan, the Indian-born actor who achieved considerable success in both Bollywood and the west, has died aged 53.

There were no COVID-19 infected patients being treated at the Intensive Care Units (ICU) at present, Heath Services Director General Dr. Anil Jasinghe said today.

The coronavirus outbreak is causing a rare stir in the usually staid global tea market, with labour lockdowns stifling supplies just as millions in lockdown drive up demand for the beverage known for its immunity-boosting properties.

Five people from Dapiligoda in Agalawatta, who had contacts with a COVID-19 positive sailor, have contracted with the virus.

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has issued a gazette notification removing the maximum retail price imposed for sugar.

A veteran action-film actor Alexander Fernando has passed away at the age of 80 while receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital.

Another SriLankan flight was sent to New Delhi in India this morning to bring back 143 Sri Lankan students who were stranded and unable to come to the country, the Katunayake airport duty manager said.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has said that he was confident that the curfew could be gradually relaxed in coming weeks, the President’s Media Division said.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has said that he has given thought to change the current practice of useless and expensive election campaigns, the President’s Media Division said.

The number of COVID-19 infected patients has increased to 611 in the country, along with the 12 patients who were identified a short while ago, the Health Ministry said.

Commenting on the Easter Sunday attacks, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said today that the objectives of a suicide attack go beyond just killing scores of people.

Thundershowers with severe lightning have been forecast by the Meteorological Department in several provinces across Sri Lanka this evening.

Eight COVID-19 patients were identified today increasing the number of confirmed cases to 596, Health Service Director General Dr. Anil Jasinghe said.

Health authorities yesterday declared Torrington 60 watta in Colombo 7, Dabare Mawatha in Narahenpita and Havelock Lane, as isolated areas after COVID-19 positive patients were found from those areas, officials said.

The Department of Labour has taken steps to undertake a survey on private sector establishments affected due to COVID-19.

The Green Growth Knowledge Partnership (GGKP) will hold a webinar today over sustainability after COVID-19.

Four individuals have tested positive for coronavirus bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 592, the Health Ministry said.

The Pakistan High Commission in Colombo coordinated with the government of Pakistan and the local Sri Lankan authorities for the successful return of 50 stranded Pakistanis.

The Health Ministry has advised pregnant mothers attending clinics to obtain prior appointments in order to minimise congestion in hospitals and provide a quality service.