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Apr 12 2020 April 12, 2020 July 3, 2023 22 Comments 1:36 pm

New bank account introduced to remit foreign currency earnings

April 12, 2020 - 1:36 pm

A new bank account termed Special Deposit Account (SDA) has now been introduced for all Sri Lankans living in and outside the country to remit their foreign currency earnings, savings and investments

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Apr 12 2020 April 12, 2020 July 3, 2023 No Comment 1:28 pm

Coronavirus: ‘Deadly resurgence’ if curbs lifted too early, WHO warns

April 12, 2020 - 1:28 pm

Lifting coronavirus lockdown measures too early could spark a “deadly resurgence” in infections, the World Health Organization chief has warned.

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Apr 12 2020 April 12, 2020 July 3, 2023 No Comment 1:16 pm

One more patient recovers from Coronavirus

April 12, 2020 - 1:16 pm

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

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Apr 12 2020 April 12, 2020 July 3, 2023 No Comment 7:46 am

Maintain social distance during festive time – President

April 12, 2020 - 7:46 am

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa requested all citizens to maintain social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive season.

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Apr 12 2020 April 12, 2020 July 3, 2023 No Comment 7:07 am

199 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka

April 12, 2020 - 7:07 am

One more patient has tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka increasing the total cases tally to 199, says the Ministry of Health.

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Apr 11 2020 April 11, 2020 July 3, 2023 No Comment 6:23 pm

198 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka

April 11, 2020 - 6:23 pm

One more patient has tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka increasing the total cases tally to 198, says the Ministry of Health.

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Apr 11 2020 April 11, 2020 July 3, 2023 No Comment 2:28 pm

Police officers on COVID-19 duty to receive Rs. 5,000

April 11, 2020 - 2:28 pm

The Sri Lanka Police has decided to reward police officers who were engage in programmes to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus in Sri Lanka.

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Apr 11 2020 April 11, 2020 July 3, 2023 No Comment 2:14 pm

Wearing face masks mandatory

April 11, 2020 - 2:14 pm

Wearing face masks has been made mandatory for those who are authorized to travel on roads with effect from Saturday (11), says Police Media Spokesperson, SP Jaliya Senaratne.

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Apr 11 2020 April 11, 2020 July 3, 2023 No Comment 1:17 pm

Navy seized over 300kg narcotic substances in high-seas

April 11, 2020 - 1:17 pm

More than 300kg of narcotic substances has been seized by Sri Lanka Navy during an operation at high seas.

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Apr 11 2020 April 11, 2020 July 3, 2023 No Comment 9:18 am

US marks record 2,108 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours

April 11, 2020 - 9:18 am

The US has become the first country in the world to record more than 2,000 coronavirus deaths in a single day.

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Apr 11 2020 April 11, 2020 July 3, 2023 No Comment 7:37 am

197 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka

April 11, 2020 - 7:37 am

Seven more patients have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka increasing the total cases tally to 197, says the Ministry of Health.

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Apr 10 2020 April 10, 2020 July 3, 2023 No Comment 10:07 pm

Gotabaya Rajapaksa - President of Sri Lanka

Balance of COVID-19 Fund reaches Rs. 609 million

April 10, 2020 - 10:07 pm

With corporate and individual donations and direct donations, the COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund ‘s balance has surpassed Rs. 609 million.

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