Naval patrols conducted in northwestern and western waters of the island on 07th May 2021, led to the seizure of over 235kg of Kerala cannabis and about 522kg of onion seeds, attempted to be smuggled into the country via sea routes. The Navy is stepping up patrols to curb the smuggling activities via [5/8/2021] …
: More than 100 expectant mothers who contracted COVID-19 are currently receiving treatment at hospitals, the Family Health Bureau said on Saturday (May 08). Of the 130 expectant mothers who are receiving treatment for COVID-19 at present, two mothers are in critical condition, Dr. Chithramalee De Silva, the Director of Maternal and Child [5/8/2021] …
: The State Vesak Festival that was scheduled to be held in Nagadeepa, Jaffna has been cancelled, the Ministry of Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs confirmed on Saturday (May 08). This decision was reached in accordance with the instructions issued by the Director-General of Health Services, the Ministry noted. The Ministry of [5/8/2021] …
A COVID-19 patient with Indian Variant was detected from a Quarantine facility in Sri Lanka for the first time, said Dr. Chandima Jeewandara, the Director of the Department of Immunology and Molecular Medicine of the University of Sri Jayawardenapura on Saturday (08). A person infected with the B.1.617 variant of the coronavirus, [5/8/2021] …
: The administration of China’s Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine to Sri Lankans will commence at the Panadura MOH Office on Saturday afternoon (May 08), the State Ministry of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals said. We hope to begin the administration of the Sinopharm vaccine manufactured in China, to Sri Lankans starting from 2:30 [5/8/2021] …
: A decision has been reached to allow enterprises under the purview of the Board of Investment (BOI), located in areas that are isolated to continue operations considering the economic significance, the Ministry of Health said in a statement released on Friday (May 07). However, the following measures should be strictly adhered to [5/8/2021] …
: There is a shortage of blood stocks at the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) in Narahenpita, given the prevailing COVID-19 high-risk situation and restrictions on movement imposed by health authorities in certain parts of the island, the Chairman of the NTBS said. The National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) is facing a challenge [5/8/2021] …
A total of 591 COVID-19 patients were reported from the Gampaha District on Friday (07), said the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) on Saturday (08). The Colombo District recorded 434 infections and the Kalutara District recorded 368 infections, it added. [5/8/2021] …
The National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) on Saturday released the complete list of areas from where COVID-19 cases were reported on Friday (07). [5/8/2021] …
: A consignment of high-flow Oxygen therapy units that can supply medical Oxygen at high-speed to COVID-19 patients, will be brought to the country on Saturday (May 08), Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Project said. The equipment manufactured in New Zealand will be purchased through India, Dr. Jayasundara Bandara, [5/8/2021] …
