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Mar 23 2020 March 23, 2020 July 3, 2023 No Comment 4:08 pm

First Sri Lankan COVID-19 patient recovered and discharged

March 23, 2020 - 4:08 pm

The first Sri Lankan COVID-19 patient, the tour guide has completely recovered from the illness.

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Mar 23 2020 March 23, 2020 July 3, 2023 No Comment 3:39 pm

Sri Lanka pledges USD 5 million for SAARC COVID-19 Emergency Fund

March 23, 2020 - 3:39 pm

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has pledged USD 5 million contribution to the SAARC Corona Emergency Fund, Presidential Media Division said.

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Mar 23 2020 March 23, 2020 July 3, 2023 No Comment 12:43 pm

Curfew in 8 districts extended till Friday

March 23, 2020 - 12:43 pm

The curfew imposed in Colombo, Gampaha, Puttalam and the 5 districts of the Northern Province will be lifted at 6 am tomorrow (24).

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Mar 23 2020 March 23, 2020 July 3, 2023 No Comment 9:57 am

Government requests all Banks to be open in areas where curfew is lifted

March 23, 2020 - 9:57 am

Government requests all banks in the areas where the curfew is lifted, to remain opened.

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Mar 23 2020 March 23, 2020 July 3, 2023 No Comment 8:19 am

86 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka

March 23, 2020 - 8:19 am

Five (05) more persons tested positive for COVID-19, increasing the total number of cases to 86 in Sri Lanka, Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi said.

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Mar 22 2020 March 22, 2020 July 3, 2023 No Comment 9:45 pm

Fuel will be supplied unhindered – CPC

March 22, 2020 - 9:45 pm

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation says the fuel supply, an essential service, will continue unhindered and without any shortage.

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Mar 22 2020 March 22, 2020 July 3, 2023 No Comment 7:04 pm

790 persons, 156 vehicles held over curfew violations

March 22, 2020 - 7:04 pm

Police have arrested 790 individuals over violations of the curfew imposed across the country.

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Mar 22 2020 March 22, 2020 July 3, 2023 No Comment 6:06 pm

81 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka

March 22, 2020 - 6:06 pm

One more persons tested positive for COVID-19, increasing the total number of cases to 81 in Sri Lanka, stated the Department of Government Information.

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Mar 22 2020 March 22, 2020 July 3, 2023 No Comment 4:41 pm

Curfew extension for 5 more districts

March 22, 2020 - 4:41 pm

The curfew in place at the moment has been extended in the five districts of the Northern Province until Tuesday (24) 6.00 am, the curfew will be re-imposed on the same day at 2.00pm

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Mar 22 2020 March 22, 2020 July 3, 2023 No Comment 3:48 pm

80 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka

March 22, 2020 - 3:48 pm

Three (03) more persons tested positive for COVID-19, increasing the total number of cases to 80 in Sri Lanka, Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi said.

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Mar 22 2020 March 22, 2020 July 3, 2023 No Comment 2:55 pm

Pharmacies not to sell Chloroquine & Hydroxychloroquine without prescription

March 22, 2020 - 2:55 pm

The National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) today requested all retail pharmacy owners not to issue Chloroquine or Hydroxychloroquine without a valid prescription from a Specialist Medical Officer.

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Mar 22 2020 March 22, 2020 July 3, 2023 No Comment 12:38 pm

Sri Lanka bans entry of all passenger flights, ships

March 22, 2020 - 12:38 pm

Considering the current situation in relation to the spread of COVID-19, the government has banned all incoming passenger flights and passenger ships entering the country until further notice.

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Mar 22 2020 March 22, 2020 July 3, 2023 No Comment 11:51 am

People arrested for violating curfew laws in Sri Lanka

Police arrest 338 curfew violator

March 22, 2020 - 11:51 am

Over 338 persons have been arrested for violating curfew island-wide from 6.00 am on Friday to 9.00 am today (22), according to the Police Media Spokesperson.

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