A revelation from the only hospital that treats COVID-19 infected pregnant mothers
The only island-wide treatment center for pregnant mothers infected with COVID-19 has been set up at the Colombo East Base Hospital.
It’s specialist Dr. Mayuramanna Devolage said that more than 80 pregnant mothers have been infected with the COVID-19 virus.
At present 28 pregnant mothers infected with COVID-19 are being treated at the COVID-19 Unit at the Colombo East Base Hospital.
Specialist Dr. Mayuramanna Devolage further said, “The only Maternal COVID-19 Test Unit in Sri Lanka established at the Colombo East Base Hospital. So far more than 80 mothers in Sri Lanka have been infected with the COVID-19. Four pregnant mothers infected with the COVID-19 gave birth to babies at this hospital. These people are hoping to go home when no Coronavirus is reported in the body.”

Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- Rap singer Shan Putha arrested for possessing firearm March 14, 2025
- Batalanda commission report tabled in Sri Lankan Parliament March 14, 2025
- Female Grama Niladharis withdraw from night duty over security concerns March 14, 2025
- Sri Lanka ranked as the best country for settling down March 14, 2025
- UN pledges support for Sri Lanka’s industrial and SME development March 13, 2025