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

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



86 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka

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.



Fuel will be supplied unhindered – CPC

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



790 persons, 156 vehicles held over curfew violations

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



81 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka

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.



Curfew extension for 5 more districts

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



80 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka

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.



Pharmacies not to sell Chloroquine & Hydroxychloroquine without prescription

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.



Sri Lanka bans entry of all passenger flights, ships

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.



Police arrest 338 curfew violator

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.



298 more pilgrims returning from India sent for quarantine

Another 298 Sri Lankans have arrived in the island from pilgrimage to India.



Italy COVID-19 deaths jump by almost 800 as total approaches 5,000

Italy recorded a jump in deaths from coronavirus of almost 800 on Saturday, taking the toll in the world’s hardest-hit country to almost 5,000.



Two dead in Anuradhapura Prison shooting

A tense situation has been reported from the Anuradhapura Prisons; Police and the Special Task Force (STF) have been called in to control situation.



130 arrested for curfew violation

At least 130 individuals had been arrested by the police for violating the curfew which was imposed island-wide since yesterday, the Police Headquarters said.



Curfew extended for Colombo Gampaha & Puttalam districts

Curfew for Colombo, Gampaha and Puttalam districts has been extended until 6.00 am on Tuesday (24), says the President’s Media Division (PMD).



77 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka

Five more persons tested positive for COVID-19, increasing the total number of cases to 77 in Sri Lanka, Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi said.