Two more patients recover from Coronavirus

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



PUCSL to provide solutions for electrical systems & plumbing of households

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) is to implement a special service to provide immediate solutions to the issues of electrical systems and plumbing of the households of electricity and water consumers, during the curfew period with effect from today.



162 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 162, says the Ministry of Health.



Over 2000 people placed under self-isolation at Maradana

More than 2,000 people in and around an apartment complex at Maradana have been placed under self-isolation, according to a senior medical officer.



5th COVID-19 death reported in Sri Lanka

Another patient who tested positive for the Coronavirus has died today, marking the 5th death reported in Sri Lanka due to COVID-19.



159 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 159, says the Ministry of Health.



156 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka

Four more patients have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka increasing the total cases tally to 156, says the Ministry of Health.



Don’t suspend services due to non-payment – TRC

The Sri Lanka Telecommunication Regulatory Commission has informed service providers to refrain from suspending services as payments cannot be made owing to the curfew imposed in the country.



152 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka

One more patient has tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka increasing the total cases tally to 152, says the Ministry of Health.



Udayanga Weeratunga granted bail

Former Sri Lanka ambassador to Russia Udayanga Weeratunga, granted bail by Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today.



Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates further

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



Muslims must adhere to government directives – Muzammil

SLPP National List nominee Mohammed Muzammil yesterday (02) said whatever the religious dictates and sentiments, the Sri Lankan Muslim community should adhere to specific instructions issued by the government as regards the cremation of COVID-19 victims.



Rs. 50 million medical equipment from China

The Chinese Government provided over Rs. 50 million worth essential medical equipment, essential protective equipment to the Health Ministry in order to strengthen Sri Lankan Government’s effort to control COVID-19, a Health Ministry spokesman said.



World Bank OKs first $1.9 Billion for poor countries battling virus

The World Bank on Thursday approved its first funds to help some of the globe’s poorer countries combat the coronavirus outbreak.



Seek the opinion of the Supreme Court – Election commission

The National Elections Commission has informed President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to consult the Supreme Court on issues over holding the General Election.



4th COVID-19 death reported in Sri Lanka

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