Sri Lanka yesterday recorded the highest number of COVID-19 deaths in a single day.

A Sri Lankan ruling-party politician has said that the people need not have any unnecessary fear over COVID-19 deaths.

Sri Lanka’s Covid Test Positivity Rate (TPR) remains at 15.8 percent, according to the weekly situation report put out by the World Health Organization (WHO) on August 20.

Health Minister, Keheliya Rambukwella appealed to Indian High Commissioner, Gopal Baglay to make Sri Lanka’s oxygen requirement for COVID patients a primary focus.

UNP Chairman and former Minister Wajira Abeywardena on Tuesday called on the government to suspend development projects immediately and use those funds instead on COVID-19 prevention and treatment projects.

Inspector General of Police C D Wickremaratne yesterday said a total of 311 suspects are currently in custody or under detention orders in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks.

198 COVID-19 deaths were confirmed for August 24, increasing the death toll to 7,948.

Musician Iraj Weeraratne, who was appointed as director of the National Youth Services Council (NYSC), has resigned from the post.

The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China has donated 300,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccines to Sri Lankan Armed Forces, says Army Commander General Shavendra Silva.

This box factory in Sri Lanka is now making a special product – cardboard coffins.

Health officials say a child infected with the coronavirus may experience a sudden drop in oxygen levels, while engaged in day to day activities, without any prior symptoms.

SLFP General Secretary Dayasiri Jayasekera says the government lacked the wherewithal to provide those struggling to make ends meet sufficient financial assistance.

The government has no intention of slashing salaries of public or private sector employees amidst the COVID-19 crisis, Co-Cabinet Spokesman Mass Media Minister Dullas Alahapperuma assured yesterday.

Former Police Media Spokesman and Senior DIG Traffic and Crimes, SDIG Ajith Rohana has tested positive for COVID-19.

190 COVID-19 deaths were confirmed for August 23, increasing the death toll to 7,750.

The Government Midwives’ Association says health workers are increasingly at risk owing to the rise in the number of coronavirus cases and deaths daily.