Seventh death due to Covid-19 reported from Sri Lanka

A 48-year-old male has died at the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) due to Coronavirus, reporting the 7th COVID-19 death in Sri Lanka, the Health Ministry said.

Toll of Covid-19 cases rises to 188

Three more Covid-19 positive cases were reported today raising the total of cases to 188 in Sri Lanka, the Health Ministry said.

Permission to use service ID as curfew pass extended

The permission granted to use service identity card as a curfew pass for those engaged in essential services have been extended till April 30, Police said.

How we fight the common enemy, COVID-19, will shape our destiny: PM

Making a special statement, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa today commended the sacrifices made by all COVID-19 frontline workers and requested all citizens to stay at homes by following rules imposed for the benefit of all the citizens as everyone’s destiny will be decided by the way we conduct ourselves to defeat the common enemy, COVID-19.

Four more Covid-19 patients recover

Four more Covid-19 infected patients recover and were discharged from the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) today increasing the total recovered cases to 42, the Health Ministry said.

80-year-old male dies due to Covid-19

An 80-year-old male has died at the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) due to Coronavirus, reporting the 6th COVID-19 death in Sri Lanka, the Director General of Health Services said.

German heart patient also brought to SL from MSC Magnifica

A 75-year-old German female passenger who was aboard the cruise ship MSC Magnifica, was also brought to the country along with the Sri Lankan chef by the Sri Lanka Navy this morning after considering her deteriorating health condition.

SL chef aboard cruise ship brought to country

The Sri Lankan chef who was aboard the cruise ship MSC Magnifica, was brought to the country by the Sri Lanka Navy this morning.

Toll of Covid-19 cases rises to 176

Five COVID-19 infected patients had been identified, bringing the total cases in Sri Lanka to 176, the Ministry of Health said.

1390-Hotline for public to obtain free medical advice

In order to assist those with suspected Covid-19 the Ministry of Health has established an emergency hotline 1390 for the public to obtain free medical advice on symptoms of COVID-19, Health Services Director General Dr. Anil Jasinghe said.

Undergo another 14-day quarantine: Army Chief

Army Commander Shavendra Silva today requested those who completed the mandatory quarantine period to undergo another 14-day quarantine period at their homes.

Fire breaks out at Kurunegala Hospital’s pharmaceutical storage

A fire broke out at the pharmaceutical storage facility of the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital this morning. Police said the police personnel and the firefighters are attempting to douse the fire.

Covid-19 positive woman gives birth in hospital after falsifying details

A 28-year-old woman who tested positive for Covid-19 has reportedly misled staff of the Nagoda Hospital in Kalutara to admit herself for the delivery of her child, official said adding that ward staff who attended to the woman will have to undergo self-quarantine.

People of all religions could face difficulties due to COVID-19: PM

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday said the government’s actions are invariably based on instructions of health officials, taking into consideration the wellbeing of all citizens, and added that the current situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic could create difficulties to all, including Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, Catholics and others.

Police open fire at motor car; three injured

Police opened fire at a motor car which was travelling disobeying the police orders to stop at Egoda-Uyana, Moratuwa, police said.

Two more arrested over Easter Sunday attacks

Two more suspects were arrested by the CID in connection with the Easter Sunday attacks, Police Spokesman SP Jaliya Senaratne said today.

35 families from Pannila in Beruwala sent to quarantine

At least 140 people of 35 families from Pannila in Beruwala where a Covid-19 positive case was reported were taken to quarantine centres, Police said.

Ten more test positive for COVID-19

Ten more people had tested positive for COVID-19 bringing the number of total cases to 132 in the country, Health Ministry said.

House in Colombo 6 disinfected and sealed

A house in the Colombo 06 area was sealed earlier today after two people, who had recently returned from India were taken by a team of PHI officers and police, to the isolation center or hospital, eyewitnesses said.

521 more quarantined individuals leave for homes

A total of 521 people quarantined in Kandakadu, Punani, Diyathalawa and Vanni quarantine centres left for their homes this morning.

Navy seizes over Rs.12.5 bn worth heroin and ICE

The navy has seized a haul of narcotic substances suspected to be of Crystal methamphetamine (ICE) and over 500kg of Cocaine worth over Rs. 12.5 billion during an operation conducted in high seas, Navy Spokesmen Isuru Sooriyabandara said.

More than 3,000 coronavirus deaths in U.S

The U.S. hit another grim milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic Monday, recording its 3,000 death as the nation’s most populated cities put out cries for aid and extra hospital beds.

Covid-19 patient at Kalubowila sends 15 patients and 20 staff into quarantine

Subsequent to the identification of a covert COVID-19 patient at the Teaching Hospital in Kalubowila, 15 patients and 20 staff members who came into contact with him had to be moved to the quarantine, the Hospital Director Dr. Asela Gunewardena said today.

Quarantine registration fixed for 1st April 12.00 noon: Ajith Rohan

Head of Police Media DIG Ajith Rohana today said another chance had been given for people who arrived in the country from overseas from March 16 onwards to register themselves with the nearest police station to continue with their self-quarantine process.

Second COVID-19 death reported in Sri Lanka

A 64-year-old COVID-19 infected patient died at the Negombo Hospital this evening, bringing the total number of COVID-19 deaths to two in Sri Lanka, Director General of Health Dr. Anil Jasinghe said.

Five family members including four-month-old infant contract COVID-19

Five members of the same family from Chilaw, including a four-month-old infant, have tested positive for COVID-19, Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi said today.

122 COVID-19 patients in Sri Lanka

Two more patients have tested positive for COVID-19 bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Sri Lanka to 122, the Health Ministry said.

One more batch leaves after completion of quarantine

Another batch of 132 people had left for their homes today after completion of the two-week long quarantine process, the Army said.

Main suspect arrested over Zion Church bomb attack

The main suspect wanted over the suicide bomb attack at Zion Church in Batticaloa on Easter Sunday, has been arrested by the CID, Police Spokesman Jaliya Senaratna said today.

Arunodaya Mawatha in Rajagiriya under scrutiny

Aranodaya Mawatha at Obeysekerepura in Rajagiriya, has come under scrutiny following the information that two children and four adults, who had gone on a pilgrimage with a pastor, were found with symptoms of Covid-19, Municipal Council Chief Medical Officer Manoj Rodrigo said today.