Sri Lanka reports first case of new variant of COVID-19
Posted by Editor on January 13, 2021 - 12:08 pm
An arrival from the United Kingdom has been infected with the new COVID-19 variant which is rapidly spreading in the UK and several other countries, The Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Sudath Samaraweera said.
He said the infected person might have arrived in the country a week or two ago.
Investigations in this regard are underway, he said.
The research was conducted by the Sri Jayewardenepura research team headed by Professor Nieelika Malavige.
Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- Sajith Premadasa slams Government over CEB losses, condemns proposed tariff hike May 18, 2025
- Sri Lanka marks 16 years since end of war against LTTE May 18, 2025
- Shooting and assault on Thusitha Halloluwa in Narahenpita May 17, 2025
- CEB proposes 18.3% electricity tariff hike from June 2025 May 17, 2025
- Sajith leads opposition talks to seize local council control May 17, 2025
Here comes the moment of truth and the test!
Now there is no restriction on anybody taking the ‘God Given Peniya’ since it has been approved as a food supplement.