Several areas in the Kalutara and Beruwala Police areas were released from isolation announced the Government Information Department quoting the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO). Kalutara Police Area – 725 Kalutara South Grama Niladhari Division (01 area) – 725 A Kalutara South Grama Niladhari Division – 725 B [1/17/2021] …
The Galoluwa East Grama Niladhari Division and the Galoluwa West Grama Niladhari Divisions in the Minuwangoda Police areas were placed in isolation with immediate effect, said the Government Information Department. Quoting the National Operation Center for the Prevention of the COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) it added the Wakamuwa Grama Niladhari Division (356), Meediniya [1/17/2021] …
The Government of Sri Lanka has decided to import the Oxford- AstraZeneca anti Covid-19 vaccine, said State Minister of Primary Health Care, Epidemics and COVID Disease Control Dr. Sudarshani Fernandopulle says. Speaking further the State Minister said, inoculation will commence from mid- February and added that the inoculation would be done free of [1/17/2021] …
The Kattankudy Police area is the only police area currently placed in isolation, in addition to several Grama Niladhari Divisions and condominiums that have been isolated at territorial level. Sri Lanka Police arrested 29 people for violating the quarantine regulations to wear face mask and maintain social distancing, while a total 2578 [1/17/2021] …
A 59-year-old woman was arrested by the Police Narcotic Bureau from the Sirisanda Uyana Housing Scheme in Wanathamulla, Borella for the possession of heroin and cash. 1.6 kg of heroin and Rs. 610,000 was recovered from the possession of the suspect and investigations revealed she is a drug trafficker in the area. Police [1/17/2021] …
Sri Lanka Police will institute legal actions any person who interferes with on-going investigations. Police Spokesperson DIG Ajith Rohana speaking to News 1st said several police stations had received phone calls from various individuals claiming to be relatives or associates of the Inspector General Police and had demanded the OICs to conduct investigations [1/17/2021] …
Several spells of showers will occur in Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in the Matale and Hambantota districts. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere after 1.00 p.m. and fairly heavy falls about 100 mm can be expected at some places in Sabaragamuwa province and in the Galle [1/17/2021] …
The Director General of Health Services confirmed a death caused by Covid-19 virus infection. Accordingly, the total number of deaths due to Covid-19 infection in Sri Lanka is 256. 01.The deceased is an 82 year old female from Ethul Kotte. She was diagnosed as infected with Covid-19 virus and transferred from General Hospital [1/16/2021] …
COLOMBO (News1st): 719 COVID-19 Patients were identified today, bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka to 52,313, according to the Government Information Department. Meanwhile, 487 patients recovered and discharged today bringing the total number of recoveries to 44,746. One COVID-19 death was reported today, the total number of COVID-19 fatalities in the country stands [1/16/2021] …
