Coronavirus outbreak - Updates
Modi kicks off India’s vaccination campaign, among world’s largest
Modi kicks off India’s vaccination campaign, among world’s largest
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched on Saturday one of the world’s largest vaccination campaigns, as part of efforts by the populous nation to bring the COVID-19 pandemic under control starting with two locally-manufactured shots. MORE..
Coronavirus: Death toll in U.S exceeds 400,000
Coronavirus: Death toll in U.S exceeds 400,000
Total lives in the United States claimed by the COVID-19 pandemic have surpassed the grim milestone of 400,000 with 3,417 new fatalities reported within the last 24 hours. MORE..
Global death toll from COVID-19 tops 2 million: John Hopkins tally
Global death toll from COVID-19 tops 2 million: John Hopkins tally
The global death toll from COVID-19 topped 2 million Friday as vaccines developed at breakneck speed are being rolled out around the world in an all-out campaign to vanquish the threat. MORE..
Coronavirus: 695 new infections confirmed within the day
Coronavirus: 695 new infections confirmed within the day
Sri Lanka’s Covid-19 numbers saw another surge today (January 14), as 375 more persons were tested positive for the virus. MORE..
Total Covid-19 deaths in Sri Lanka hit 255
Total Covid-19 deaths in Sri Lanka hit 255
Director-General of Health Services has confirmed that 04 new Covid-19 related deaths were reported in the country today (January 15). MORE..
PCR tests conducted on 493 more at Parliament
PCR tests conducted on 493 more at Parliament
PCR tests have been carried out on another 493 persons including 16 parliamentarians at the Parliamentary premises today (15). MORE..
Sri Lanka’s confirmed Covid-19 cases cross 51,000
Sri Lanka’s confirmed Covid-19 cases cross 51,000
The total count of COVID-19 cases reported in Sri Lanka reached 51,219 as 320 more persons were tested positive for the virus. MORE..
Sri Lanka reports 512 more Covid-19 recoveries
Sri Lanka reports 512 more Covid-19 recoveries
The Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry confirms that another 512 patients have recovered from Covid-19 and discharged from hospitals, increasing the total number of recoveries in the country to 44,259. MORE..
WHO team probing origin of Covid-19 arrives in China
WHO team probing origin of Covid-19 arrives in China
A World Health Organization (WHO) team has arrived in the Chinese city of Wuhan to start its investigation into the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic. MORE..
PCR tests on 15 MPs show negative Covid-19 results
PCR tests on 15 MPs show negative Covid-19 results
All 15 Members of Parliament who were referred to PCR tests on Wednesday (January 13), have tested negative for COVID-19, says the Communications Department of the House. MORE..
COVID-19 deaths in Sri Lanka cross 250-mark
COVID-19 deaths in Sri Lanka cross 250-mark
Four new COVID-19 related deaths have been confirmed in Sri Lanka today, says the Director-General of Health Services. MORE..
Doctor who attended gathering at GMOA chief’s house contracts coronavirus
Doctor who attended gathering at GMOA chief’s house contracts coronavirus
A doctor who attended a gathering at the residence of Dr Anuruddha Padeniya, the President of Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA), has tested positive for COVID-19. MORE..
Sri Lanka registers 316 new COVID-19 cases
Sri Lanka registers 316 new COVID-19 cases
Sri Lanka’s Covid-19 numbers saw another surge today (January 14), as 316 more persons were tested positive for the virus. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 tally up by 354 new infections
Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 tally up by 354 new infections
The total count of COVID-19 cases reported in Sri Lanka reached 50,583 as 354 more persons were tested positive for the virus. MORE..
Coronavirus: 480 more patients discharged upon recovery
Coronavirus: 480 more patients discharged upon recovery
The Ministry of Health says that 480 patients being treated for COVID-19 have recovered and were discharged from hospitals within the last 24 hours. MORE..
Coronavirus recoveries from prison cluster nearing 4,000
Coronavirus recoveries from prison cluster nearing 4,000
Nearly 4,000 coronavirus patients detected from the prison cluster have regained health so far, says the Department of Prisons. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s Covid-19 death toll climbs to 247
Sri Lanka’s Covid-19 death toll climbs to 247
Sri Lanka has registered 03 more coronavirus-related deaths, the Director-General of Health Services confirmed. MORE..
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka cross 50,000
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka cross 50,000
Covid-19 infections registered in Sri Lanka crossed 50,000 as 378 more persons have tested positive today (January 13). MORE..
Uptick in COVID-19 figures as 309 more test positive
Uptick in COVID-19 figures as 309 more test positive
Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 numbers saw a surge today, as 309 more persons were tested positive for the virus. MORE..
Total COVID-19 recoveries in Sri Lanka surpass 43,000
Total COVID-19 recoveries in Sri Lanka surpass 43,000
The Ministry of Health says that 646 patients being treated for COVID-19 have recovered and were discharged from hospitals within the last 24 hours. MORE...
UK strain of coronavirus detected in person visiting Sri Lanka
UK strain of coronavirus detected in person visiting Sri Lanka
The new variant of the COVID-19 virus found in the United Kingdom (UK) has been detected in a person who has visited Sri Lanka, says Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Sudath Samaraweera. MORE..
COVID-19 fatalities in Sri Lanka hikes to 244
COVID-19 fatalities in Sri Lanka hikes to 244
Sri Lanka has reported 04 more coronavirus-related deaths, the Director-General of Health Services confirmed. MORE..
Coronavirus: 588 new COVID-19 infections confirmed today
Coronavirus: 588 new COVID-19 infections confirmed today
Sri Lanka’s Covid-19 numbers saw another surge today, as 278 more persons were tested positive for the virus. MORE..
Covid-19 cases exceed 49,000 in Sri Lanka
Covid-19 cases exceed 49,000 in Sri Lanka
The total number of coronavirus cases reported in Sri Lanka thus far has crossed the 49,000 mark today after another 310 persons tested positive for the virus. MORE..
Coronavirus: 530 more patients discharged upon recovery
Coronavirus: 530 more patients discharged upon recovery
The Ministry of Health says that 530 patients being treated for COVID-19 have recovered and were discharged from hospitals within the last 24 hours. MORE..
Sri Lanka reports another 8 deaths from COVID-19
Sri Lanka reports another 8 deaths from COVID-19
The total count of COVID-19 fatalities in Sri Lanka has gone up as 8 more deaths were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services. MORE..
Sri Lanka reports 283 more COVID-19 infections
Sri Lanka reports 283 more COVID-19 infections
The Government Information Department reports that 283 more persons have tested positive for Covid-19, increasing today’s tally of fresh cases to 568 thus far. MORE..
285 new cases of coronavirus reported
285 new cases of coronavirus reported
The total count of COVID-19 cases reported in Sri Lanka reached 48,665 as 285 more persons were tested positive for the virus. MORE..
Covid-19 recoveries in Sri Lanka cross 42,000
Covid-19 recoveries in Sri Lanka cross 42,000
The Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry confirms that another 766 patients have recovered from Covid-19 and discharged from hospitals, increasing the total number of recoveries in the country to 42,091. MORE..
PM’s Political Affairs Coordinating Secretary contracts COVID-19
PM’s Political Affairs Coordinating Secretary contracts COVID-19
Prime Minister’s Coordinating Secretary for Political Affairs, Kumarasiri Hettige has tested positive for COVID-19. MORE..
Sri Lanka confirms three new COVID-19 related deaths
Sri Lanka confirms three new COVID-19 related deaths
Director-General of Health Services has confirmed three more COVID-19 related fatalities in the country. MORE..
Ravinatha Aryasinha tests positive for COVID-19
Ravinatha Aryasinha tests positive for COVID-19
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the United States, Mr Ravinatha Aryasingha has tested positive for COVID-19, Ada Derana learns. MORE..
More coronavirus cases bring total count to 48,376
More coronavirus cases bring total count to 48,376
Sri Lanka’s Covid-19 numbers saw another surge today, as 236 more persons were tested positive for the virus. MORE..
New Covid-19 cases push total count past 48,000
New Covid-19 cases push total count past 48,000
The total count of Covid-19 cases reported in Sri Lanka reached 48,140 as 300 more persons were tested positive for the virus. MORE..
Sri Lanka confirms 487 new Covid-19 recoveries
Sri Lanka confirms 487 new Covid-19 recoveries
The Ministry of Health says that 487 patients being treated for Covid-19 have recovered and discharged from hospitals within the last 24 hours. MORE..
Rauff Hakeem tests COVID-19 positive
Rauff Hakeem tests COVID-19 positive
Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) Leader MP Rauff Hakeem has tested positive for coronavirus infection. MORE..
Global COVID-19 tally crosses 90 million-mark
Global COVID-19 tally crosses 90 million-mark
Over 90 million (90,077,058) people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 1,934,801 have died, according to a worldodometer tally. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 fatality count up by 4
Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 fatality count up by 4
The coronavirus death toll in Sri Lanka has been increased by four new deaths, confirms the Director-General of Health Services. MORE..
Coronavirus: 238 new cases confirmed
Coronavirus: 238 new cases confirmed
The Government Information Department reports that 238 more persons have tested positive for Covid-19, increasing today’s tally of fresh cases to 535 thus far. MORE..
Coronavirus: Sri Lanka reports 521 new recoveries
Coronavirus: Sri Lanka reports 521 new recoveries
The Ministry of Health says that 521 patients being treated for Covid-19 have recovered and were discharged from hospitals within the last 24 hours. MORE..
Ukraine goes into tighter lockdown
Ukraine goes into tighter lockdown
Ukraine closed schools, restaurants and gyms on Friday as a new nationwide lockdown took effect to fight the coronavirus pandemic in the nation of 41 million people. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s Covid-19 deaths increase to 225
Sri Lanka’s Covid-19 deaths increase to 225
The Director General of Health Services has confirmed three more Covid-19 related deaths in the country today (8) increasing the death toll due to the virus to 225. MORE..
Coronavirus: 273 new cases confirmed
Coronavirus: 273 new cases confirmed
The Government Information Department reports that 273 more persons have tested positive for Covid-19, increasing today’s tally of fresh cases to 524 thus far. MORE..
Sri Lanka adds 251 new COVID-19 cases; total tops 47,000
Sri Lanka adds 251 new COVID-19 cases; total tops 47,000
Covid-19 infections registered in Sri Lanka crossed 47,000 as 251 more persons have tested positive today (January 08). MORE..
Total COVID-19 recoveries in Sri Lanka cross 40,000
Total COVID-19 recoveries in Sri Lanka cross 40,000
The Ministry of Health says that 656 patients being treated for Covid-19 have recovered and were discharged from hospitals within the last 24 hours. MORE..
Hejaaz Hizbullah contracts COVID-19
Hejaaz Hizbullah contracts COVID-19
Attorney-at-Law Hejaaz Hizbullah, who is currently under detention of Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has tested positive for COVID-19. MORE..
UGC premises closed off after coronavirus exposure
UGC premises closed off after coronavirus exposure
University Grants Commission (UGC) premises has been closed temporarily, says the Minister of Education Prof. G.L. Peiris. MORE..
Dayasiri Jayasekara tests COVID-19 positive
Dayasiri Jayasekara tests COVID-19 positive
State Minister of Batik, Handloom Fabrics and Local Apparel Products Dayasiri Jayasekara has tested positive for COVID-19, Ada Derana learns. MORE..
WHO warns of ‘tipping point’ in COVID-19 pandemic
WHO warns of ‘tipping point’ in COVID-19 pandemic
The World Health Organization on Thursday warned of a tipping point in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, amid growing fears over more infectious variants of the virus that have resulted in a surge of infections. MORE..
Confirmed COVID-19 cases hit 46,780 as more people test positive
Confirmed COVID-19 cases hit 46,780 as more people test positive
The total count of COVID-19 cases reported in Sri Lanka reached 46,780 as 277 more persons were tested positive for the virus. MORE..