Health India declares 21-day ’total lockdown’ as coronavirus cases rise
India's 1.3 billion people will go under "total lockdown" for 21 days to combat the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said,…
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Health Hantavirus kills man in China; but it’s not a new virus
eports of a person in China dying due to a virus called 'hantavirus' have spread panic at a time when the world is battling the pandemic of novel coronavirus,…
Health Over 167 million Americans now under lockdown
In New York, carpenters in protective gear were seen boarding up a closed beauty store in Manhattan (DM) US, (Daily Mail), 23 March 2020 - Ohio and…
Health Colombo, Gampha, Kalutara identified as high risk zones for COVID-19
Curfew in the Colombo Gampha and Kalutara districts will continue until further notice as these have been identified as high risk zone for COVID-19, the…
Health 311 leave for homes after completing 14-day quarantine
A group of 311 persons arrived in Sri Lanka from COVID-19 hit countries left for their homes after undergoing the 14-day quarantine period, the Army said…
Health 86 total COVID-19 patients identified so far in SL
Five more patients have been tested positive for the virus since yesterday (22) in Sri Lanka, bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases to 86, Minister of…
Health Military trucks transport coronavirus victims’ coffins to be cremated
Army trucks drive along a road in Bergamo yesterday in what Italians have described as one of the ‘saddest’ images in the country’s history (DM) Coffins…
Health Ready to help India with epidemic prevention experience: China
People wearing protective face masks (HT) Beijing, (Hindustan Times), 19 March 2020 - China on Thursday said it was ready to share its…
Health Number of COVID-19 patients rises to 70
The number of COVID-19 contracted patients in the country has increased to 70 by now, Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi said.
Health Number of COVID-19 patients rises to 50
The number of patients infected by COVID-19 has increased to 50, Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi said. Speaking at the National Operation Centre for the…
Health Fighting the spread of COVID-19
Commuters at Fort Railway Station, Colombo are seen wearing face masks as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19. It was also seen that…
Health Health Ministry says no Chinese nationals under observation for COVID
The Health Ministry, yesterday reiterated that the country was not at risk from the Chinese nationals who had recently returned back to Sri Lanka for work,…
Health CMC closes down parks, clinics, libraries, gyms and sports grounds
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has decided to close down all of its recreational parks including the Vihara Maha Devi Park, clinics, sports grounds and…
Health Had people feared viruses they wouldn’t have climbed Sri Pada for so long: Prelate
The Chief incumbent of Sri Padasthanaya Ven. Bengamuwe Dammadinna Thera said on Monday that the pilgrimage would continue until the Vesak full Moon Day in May…
Health Fumigating buses
Health officers fumigating buses at the Central Bus stand Pettah yesterday as per the decision taken by the government to prevent the spread of COVID – 19 in…
Health Number of COVID -19 infected persons increase to 18
Another seven Sri Lankan returnees from Italy had been identified positive for COVID-19 while bringing the total number of infected confirmed cases in the…
Health Navy rehearses to fight COVID-19
In preparation to prevent coronavirus (COVID-19) entering the country from ships at ports, Sri Lanka Navy conducted a drill at the Colombo port on…
Health Let’s unite to overcome COVID-19
Everyone should come together as a nation to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said over the weekend. The…
Health IPL could go ’TV-only’ over virus: official
The Indian Premier League could be played behind closed doors because of the new coronavirus, an official told AFP on Thursday, as calls grew to cancel or…
Health Gyms ’high-risk’ locations for spreading COVID-19, experts
Gyms have been identified as "high risk" locations for catching coronavirus due to sweat and dampness heightening the spread of germs, Sky News reported.…
Health COVID-19 awareness for state employees
An awareness programme on COVID-19 is underway for the staff members of Ministries, Departments and Corporations and the first in the series was held at…
Health Oil sinks on Saudi move; equities lose early puff on virus fear
(London) AFP: Oil prices tumbled yesterday after Saudi Arabia and Gulf partner UAE stepped up the price war with plans to flood the global markets while a…
Health Quarantine Centres now ready
Chief of Defence Staff and Army Commander Shavendra Silva said the tri-services once again shouldering the national responsibility of containing any possible…
Health ‘Medicare 2020’ national healthcare exhibition begins at BMICH
‘Medicare 2020’, the national healthcare exhibition opened for the 11th consecutive year at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH),…