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Army Buddhist Association distributes ration packs among Buddhist Temples
Sri Lanka Army’s (SLA) Buddhist Association has distributed dry ration parcels among several Buddhist temples, which have been affected due to the prevailing curfew.
SLAF entertains residents ‘staying at homes’ in Bambalapitiya flats
Entertaining the residents who support the Government’s request to ‘Stay at Home’ to restrict public movements to control the spread of COVID-19, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has held its first mobile musical program at Milagiriya Flats in Bambalapitiya, on April 5.
WHO and partners call for urgent investment in nurses
The Covid-19 pandemic underscores the urgent need to strengthen the global health workforce. A new report, The State of the World’s Nursing 2020, provides an in-depth look at the largest component of the health workforce. Findings identify...
Navy extends humanitarian relief; facilitates return of Sri Lankan crew member aboard MSC ‘Magnifica’
Anura Bandara Herath, reportedly the only Sri Lankan to be onboard the cruise ship MSC ‘Magnifica’, which was facilitated by the Sri Lankan Navy (SLN) to disembark, following comprehensive quarantine procedures at the Colombo port today (April 6).
Navy to thwart possible attempts to cross Bolgoda Lake by Atulugama residents
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), which has taken swift measures to thwart possible attempts to cross Bolgoda Lake by bordering Atulugama residents, who are now in a total lockdown and advised to retain quarantined, has deployed Rapid Action Boat Squadron (RABS) at the adjacent areas of Bolgoda Lake from yesterday (April 5).
Navy donates blood at District General Hospital Hambantota
Supporting to maintain an enough reserves at the National Blood Bank to face any emergency situation due to COVID-19, Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has organised its second blood donation campaign at the Blood Transfusion Unit of the District General Hospital Hambantota.
Curfew in high risk districts will remain until further notice
Curfew imposed in all other areas except districts declared as highly risk zones, will be lifted on 6 am Thursday (9) and will be re-imposed by 4 pm on the same day, President Media Division (PMD) states.
Sri Lanka Telecom and ‘Manusath Derana’ collaborate in providing PPEs for health professionals to fight against COVID 19
Sri Lanka Telecom and ‘Manusath Derana’ collaborate in providing PPEs for health professionals to fight against COVID 19.
SLAF hands over newly constructed Out-Patient Unit for COVID-19 suspected patients to Gampaha District General Hospital
The new Out-Patient-Unit constructed by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) for the suspected COVID-19 patients was handed over to the District General Hospital at Gampaha, today.
279 quarantined persons in SLA run centers in Vidaththapalai and Kundasale left for homes
After completing 14-days quarantine process at the Sri Lanka Army run centres in Vidaththapalai and Kundasale, 279 people left for their homes, yesterday.
Govt. requests ayurvedic medical practitioners to find medicine to fight COVID-19
Over 60 Sri Lanka's most leading indigenous medical practitioners met at the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) to immediately explore the possibilities of finding an alternative traditional medicine to cure COVID-19 pandemic through age-old 'Hela Wedakama', practised for many centuries in the island-nation in keeping with 'Ayurveda' and 'Siddha' systems.
203 pilgrims from India left Mullaithivu SLAF quarantine Centre for homes
Another group of returnees who underwent 14 day quarantine period in Mullaithivu were released today (06).
Over 3,372 persons are under quarantine in military led centres
A total of 3,169 people, including those who returned overseas, has undergone the 14-day quarantine process in centres run by the tri-forces, sources at the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) at Rajagiriya said.
SLA’s Beat Group entertains residents during curfew
Sri Lanka Army’s (SLA) ‘Beat Group’, which started entertaining residents who follow the Government’s request ‘Stay at Home’ to support the spread of COVID-19, staged mobile musical sessions near the apartments in Havlock city and Rajagiriya , yesterday.
'Work from Home' extended to Friday
The ‘Work from Home’ (WFH) has been further extended from tomorrow to next Friday (6 to 10 April), the Government said.
58 Division distributes lunch packets to elders' home
Soldiers of 58 Division in Puttalam distributed dry rations and lunch packets among elders in the ‘Lurdu Matha Elders’ Home at Kala Oya.
Fighting against COVID-19: Soldiers and airmen stitch protective gears for health workers
Healthcare persons are in the frontlines of the danger zone since they act as the first respondents who are directly involved in patient’s care and keep prolonged close contacts with patients who are suspected or confirmed of COVID-19 infection.
Beware of fake news and messages circulated; President says
Issuing a Tweeter message, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa says during the crisis, there are messages purporting to be from the President, being shared on social media and messaging platforms such as Whatsapp, Viber, FB messenger etc.