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More than 2,000 people in and around an apartment complex at Maradana have been placed under self-isolation, according to a senior medical officer.

Another patient who tested positive for the Coronavirus has died today, marking the 5th death reported in Sri Lanka due to COVID-19.

Three more patients have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka increasing the total cases tally to 159, says the Ministry of Health.

Four more patients have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka increasing the total cases tally to 156, says the Ministry of Health.

The Sri Lanka Telecommunication Regulatory Commission has informed service providers to refrain from suspending services as payments cannot be made owing to the curfew imposed in the country.

One more patient has tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka increasing the total cases tally to 152, says the Ministry of Health.

Former Sri Lanka ambassador to Russia Udayanga Weeratunga, granted bail by Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today.

The value of Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar amid the coronavirus outbreak.

SLPP National List nominee Mohammed Muzammil yesterday (02) said whatever the religious dictates and sentiments, the Sri Lankan Muslim community should adhere to specific instructions issued by the government as regards the cremation of COVID-19 victims.

The Chinese Government provided over Rs. 50 million worth essential medical equipment, essential protective equipment to the Health Ministry in order to strengthen Sri Lankan Government’s effort to control COVID-19, a Health Ministry spokesman said.

The World Bank on Thursday approved its first funds to help some of the globe’s poorer countries combat the coronavirus outbreak.

The National Elections Commission has informed President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to consult the Supreme Court on issues over holding the General Election.

Another patient who tested positive for the Coronavirus has died today, marking the fourth death reported in Sri Lanka due to COVID-19.

One more patient has tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka increasing the total cases tally to 151, says the Ministry of Health.

SriLankan Airlines has implemented cost saving measures to ensure survival of national carrier and livelihoods of employees, including the mandatory salary reductions from the staff starting from 2.5% to 25% for a period of three months, the airlines said.

Two more patients have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka increasing the total cases tally to 150, says the Ministry of Health.