185 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka

Two more patients have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka increasing the total cases tally to 185, says the Ministry of Health.



New Circular on issuing curfew passes published

The President’s Media Division (PMD) says that a new Circular on issuing curfew passes has been published.



183 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka

Three more patients have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka increasing the total cases tally to 183, says the Ministry of Health.



Sri Lanka curfew forces cricket team to improve fitness

Sri Lanka’s cricket team have been ordered onto customised home training regimes during the coronavirus lockdown by coach Mickey Arthur following frequent accusations of poor fitness.



Four more patients recover from Coronavirus

Four more COVID-19 patients have been discharged from the hospital after recovering from the virus, stated the Ministry of Health.



180 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka

Two more patients have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka increasing the total cases tally to 180, says the Ministry of Health.



6th COVID-19 death reported in Sri Lanka

Another patient who tested positive for the Coronavirus has died today, marking the 6th death reported in Sri Lanka due to COVID-19.



Self-quarantine for 10 cops after arresting burglar with coronavirus

Ten policemen, attached to Bopitiya police station, have gone into self-quarantine after a suspect they had handled was found to have been infected with COVID-19.



President, SJB request employers to pay attention to stranded workers

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday (6) requested the employers to pay attention to their employees who could be stranded in the urban areas without being able to return home due to the current situation in the country.



British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened Monday, just a day after he was admitted for what were said to be routine tests.



Four more patients recover from Coronavirus

Four more COVID-19 patients have been discharged from the hospital after recovering from the virus, stated the Ministry of Health.



178 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka

Two more patients have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka increasing the total cases tally to 178, says the Ministry of Health.



One more patient recovers from Coronavirus

One more COVID-19 patient has been discharged from the hospital after recovering from the virus, stated the Ministry of Health.



Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates further

The value of Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar amid the coronavirus outbreak.



Musician Jayantha Ratnayake passes away

Popular musician Jayantha Ratnayake, the son of veteran singer Victor Ratnayake, has passed away at the age of 51.



Sri Lankan chef aboard MSC Magnifica cruise ship rescued

Sri Lankan chef aboard the ship MSC Magnifica has been brought to the Colombo harbour by Sri Lanka Navy and sent to Boossa for 21-day quarantine period according to the Navy Spokesperson.