A revelation from the only hospital that treats COVID-19 infected pregnant mothers

The only island-wide treatment center for pregnant mothers infected with COVID-19 has been set up at the Colombo East Base Hospital.



30th COVID-19 death reported in Sri Lanka

One more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported in Sri Lanka, the Director General of Health Services confirmed a short while ago.



Report on COVID-19 outbreak in Sri Lanka – 06 November 2020

Latest statistics on the outbreak of Coronavirus / COVID-19 in Sri Lanka for the day 06 November 2020, according to the Health Promotion Bureau.



People will have to live with COVID-19 another two years – Dr. Jayaruwan

People will have to live with the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic for at least another two years and therefore, people should be prepared to adapt to COVID-19 conditions and live adhering to health rules, Health Ministry Spokesman Dr. Jayaruwan Bandara pointed out today.



Person cured from COVID-19, donated a PCR Machine to Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital

A person who has recovered from COVID-19 has donated a PCR machine to Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital.



Hosting Lanka Premier League is an unnecessary Risk – Hector

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya has stressed that hosting an international tournament such as the Lanka Premier League is an unnecessary risk considering country’s present state of affairs.



Steps to introduce COVID-19 Antigen tests in Sri Lanka from next week

The Ministry of Health has decided to introduce COVID-19 antigen tests in the country from next week.



Comrade Vasu brings pipe borne water to 200,000 people in 329 GN divisions

Nearly 200,000 people in 320 Grama Niladhari Divisions in Kelaniya, Peliyagoda, Biyagama, Kandana, Pamunugama, Katunayake, Katana, Mahara, Kadawatha, Ragama, Welisara, Ja-Ela, and Ekala would benefit from a water project initiated by Water Supply and Drainage, Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara.



Department of Registration of Persons introduces system to certify National Identity Cards online

The Department of Registration of Persons has introduced a special programme to certify National Identity Card information through online technology.



President Orders Strict Monitoring

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa instructed officials to strictly monitor the self-quarantine process currently underway to contain the spread of COVID–19, even after the curfew is lifted.



Report on COVID-19 outbreak in Sri Lanka – 05 November 2020

Latest statistics on the outbreak of Coronavirus / COVID-19 in Sri Lanka for the day 05 November 2020, according to the Health Promotion Bureau.



Sri Lanka confirms 5 more COVID-19 deaths

Five more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported in Sri Lanka, the Director General of Health Services confirmed a short while ago.



Sri Lanka Army ready to conduct PCR tests

Army Commander Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva has expressed confidence that the Sri Lanka Army is ready to conduct PCR tests within the next month.



Drugs for Clinical Patients to be distributed countrywide from today – Health Ministry

The programme to distribute medicine for those who are undergoing regular clinical attention from government hospitals to commence from today, the Health Ministry said.



JVP extends a hand to govt to fight pandemic

The government had to set up a national mechanism to collect all information about COVID-19 to make its anti-pandemic drive more effective, says JVP-led National Intellectuals’ Association.



PCR testing should be audited – GMOA

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA), said an audit was warranted, to monitor the capacity, capability and efficiency of PCR testing, which provide the basis of COVID-19 related public health decision-making.