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Only four COVID-19 clusters are yet active
DIG Ajith Rohana said out of 31 identified COVID-19 clusters only four clusters remain active.
Sri Lanka will win the battle against COVID - 19 with the support of the working class - President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said Sri Lanka, with experiences of overcoming difficult and challenging times in the past, would certainly win the battle against COVID – 19 with unity getting the support of the working class.
President instructs to formulate corrective measures to strengthen preventing Coronavirus
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that virus control activities should be strengthened through identifying weaknesses and lapses while initiating measures to correct them.
Total of 21,000 PCR tests conducted so far
A total of 21,000 PCR tests have been conducted so far and only three percent has been confirmed as virus contracted in the island, the President Media Division (PMD) says.
Spread of the COVID-19 is under control in general says President
Sri Lanka has been able to bring the spread of COVID -19 under control in general, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said.
Over 42,100 people arrested for curfew violations since March 20
A total of 42,101 people and over 10,860 vehicles have been arrested for curfew violations since March 20 till today(April 30), the Police Media Division stated.
Island-wide curfew in force from tonight until May 4
The government has announced that curfew that will be imposed in 21 districts today at 8.00 p.m will continue until 5.00 a.m. May 04.
3,609 still under quarantine - says Head of NOCPCO
A total of 3,609 individuals are still under quarantine in 32 tri-services managed quarantine centers.
Defence Secretary requests public not to stigmatise Tri-Forces personnel fighting against coronavirus
Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne requested the public not to stigmatise Tri-Forces personnel, especially the sailors of the Sri Lanka Navy, and their families who have been infected while fighting to contain the spread of coronavirus virus.
Converting schools as quarantine centers for military baseless - Defence Secretary
The Defence Ministry said no directive was issued to establish quarantine centres in schools for Tri-Forces personnel to undergo 14-day quarantine process.
Another 143 students due to arrive from New Delhi today
Another SriLankan aircraft has reached New Delhi today (29) to fetch 143 Sri Lankan students those who are stranded in India.
COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund surpasses Rs. 866 m
The COVID – 19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund has surpassed Rs. 866 million and donations will be credited to a special account (85737373) at the Bank of Ceylon Corporate Branch.
Govt to celebrate Vesak through electronic media
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in meeting with Chief prelate, Kotte Sri Kalyani Samagri Dhrama Maha Sanga Sabha Most Ven. Dr. Iththapana Dhammalankara Thero and His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith yesterday (28), has emphasized the possibility of utilizing of electronic media for upcoming Vesak celebrations, says President Media Division (PMD).
Imagine Entertainment’ donates 50 walkie-talkies
‘Imagine Entertainment’ Pvt Ltd donated 50 walkie-talkies to the Defence Ministry, today (April 28).
Highest number of PCR tests conducted yesterday (27)
The Director General Health Services Dr. Anil Jasinghe said, the highest number of PCR tests were conducted yesterday (27). The number of tests conducted within the day was 1,400.
Returnees from India taken to quarantine centers
Another batch of 113 India based Sri Lankan expatriates returned to Colombo from Coimbatore airport on Sunday (April 26) evening.
Sri Lanka Army distributes free ration packs among 30 needy families in Mullaittivu
Sri Lanka Army distributed ration packs among 30 needy families in Maligathivu and Puthukudiyiruppu areas in the Mullaittivu district on Thursday (23).
73 Sri Lankan students from Bangladesh chartered back home
A batch 73 Sri Lankan students who remained stranded in Bangladesh have been chartered back home via a special flight of the Sri Lankan Airlines yesterday (April 27).
Curfew in 21 districts temporarily lifted today
The ongoing island-wide Police curfew was temporarily lifted in 21 districts at 5a.m, today (April 28). Curfew will be re-imposed from 8p.m. These timings will remain effective until Friday (May 01).