Coronavirus outbreak - Updates
Coronavirus: 918 new cases confirmed so far today
Coronavirus: 918 new cases confirmed so far today
The Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health says 918 more people were tested positive for the novel coronavirus so far today (September 21). MORE..
Sri Lanka records 66 COVID-19 deaths on Monday
Sri Lanka records 66 COVID-19 deaths on Monday
The total number of people who fell victim to COVID-19 infection in Sri Lanka moved up as 66 more fatalities were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services on Monday (September 21). MORE..
Sri Lanka reports another 1,047 coronavirus recoveries
Sri Lanka reports another 1,047 coronavirus recoveries
The Ministry of Health reported that another 1,047 coronavirus patients have recovered and have been discharged within the last 24 hours. MORE..
Pfizer/BioNTech say COVID vaccine safe & protective in kids aged 5-11 years
Pfizer/BioNTech say COVID vaccine safe & protective in kids aged 5-11 years
Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE said on Monday their COVID-19 vaccine induced a robust immune response in 5- to 11-year-olds, and they plan to ask for regulatory authorization as soon as possible to use the shot in children in that age range in the United States, Europe and elsewhere. MORE..
Daily COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka moves to 1,509
Daily COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka moves to 1,509
The Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry reports that another 673 persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka, moving the daily total of new cases to 1,509. MORE..
Sri Lanka records 93 COVID-19 fatalities on Sunday
Sri Lanka records 93 COVID-19 fatalities on Sunday
The Director-General of Health Services has confirmed another 93 coronavirus-related deaths on Sunday (September 19), increasing the official death toll in the country to 12,218. MORE..
836 new COVID cases added to total count
836 new COVID cases added to total count
The Ministry of Health today (September 20) confirmed another 836 persons have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. MORE..
COVID: 1,055 more patients discharged upon recovery
COVID: 1,055 more patients discharged upon recovery
The Health Ministry says that another 1,055 coronavirus patients have recovered and have been discharged from hospitals and treatment centers within the last 24 hours. MORE..
Daily COVID cases count climbs to 1,733
Daily COVID cases count climbs to 1,733
The Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry reports that another 436 persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka, moving the daily total of new cases to 1,733. MORE..
COVID: 103 new victims move death toll to 12,125
COVID: 103 new victims move death toll to 12,125
The total number people who fell victim to COVID-19 infection in Sri Lanka moved up as 103 more fatalities were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services on Saturday (Sep. 18). MORE..
Sri Lanka confirms 1,297 new COVID-19 cases
Sri Lanka confirms 1,297 new COVID-19 cases
The Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health says 1,297 more people were tested positive for the novel coronavirus so far today (September 19). MORE..
1,002 more recover from coronavirus
1,002 more recover from coronavirus
The Health Ministry says that another 1,002 coronavirus patients have recovered and have been discharged from hospitals and treatment centers within the last 24 hours. MORE..
Daily COVID cases count climbs to 1,983
Daily COVID cases count climbs to 1,983
The Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry reports that another 456 persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka, moving the daily total of new cases to 1,983. MORE..
Sri Lanka exceeds 12,000 total COVID-related deaths
Sri Lanka exceeds 12,000 total COVID-related deaths
The total number people who fell victim to COVID-19 infection in Sri Lanka moved up as 84 more fatalities were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services on Friday (Sep. 17). MORE..
1,530 new COVID cases added to total count
1,530 new COVID cases added to total count
The Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health says 1,530 more people were tested positive for the novel coronavirus so far today (September 18). MORE..
Coronavirus: 1,260 more patients discharged upon recovery
Coronavirus: 1,260 more patients discharged upon recovery
A total of 1,260 more COVID-19 patients were discharged from medical care today (Sep. 18) as they have recovered from the virus infection, the Ministry of Health said. MORE..
50 percent of Sri Lanka’s population fully vaccinated against COVID-19
50 percent of Sri Lanka’s population fully vaccinated against COVID-19
The total number of people in Sri Lanka who received both doses of their respective COVID-19 vaccine has reached 10,968,195 on Friday (Sep. 17). MORE..
Four million more Sinopharm vaccine doses arrive in Sri Lanka
Four million more Sinopharm vaccine doses arrive in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka received another shipment of COVID-19 vaccines containing 04 million Sinopharm doses today (Sep. 18). MORE..
Sri Lanka exceeds 500,000 total COVID-19 cases
Sri Lanka exceeds 500,000 total COVID-19 cases
Sri Lanka has registered 2,078 new coronavirus cases on Friday, taking the total above 500,000 cases since the start of the pandemic. MORE..
Sri Lanka reports another 121 coronavirus deaths
Sri Lanka reports another 121 coronavirus deaths
The Director General of Health Services has confirmed another 121 coronavirus related deaths for September 16, increasing the country’s death toll due to the virus to 11,938. MORE..
COVID: 1,278 new cases confirmed so far today
COVID: 1,278 new cases confirmed so far today
The Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health says 1,278 more people were tested positive for the novel coronavirus so far today (September 17). MORE..
Covid-19: another 1,186 infected patients recover
Covid-19: another 1,186 infected patients recover
The Ministry of Health says that another 1,186 coronavirus patients have been discharged after completing recovery within the last 24 hours. MORE..
Pfizer vaccine to be given to children aged 15-19 in Sri Lanka
Pfizer vaccine to be given to children aged 15-19 in Sri Lanka
The Government of Sri Lanka has decided to administer the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to children between the ages of 15 and 19 years, a minister said. MORE..
Daily COVID cases count climbs to 2,271
Daily COVID cases count climbs to 2,271
The Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry reports that another 889 persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka, moving the daily total of new cases to 2,271. MORE..
Sri Lanka records 118 new COVID-related deaths
Sri Lanka records 118 new COVID-related deaths
The total number people who fell victim to COVID-19 infection in Sri Lanka moved up as 118 more fatalities were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services on Wednesday (Sep. 15). MORE..
COVID: 1,382 people test positive for the virus
COVID: 1,382 people test positive for the virus
The Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health says 1,382 more people were tested positive for the novel coronavirus so far today (September 16). MORE..
Coronavirus recoveries count up by 1,336
Coronavirus recoveries count up by 1,336
The Ministry of Health reports that another 1,336 coronavirus patients have recovered and have been discharged within the last 24 hours. MORE..
Daily COVID-19 cases tally climbs to 2,314
Daily COVID-19 cases tally climbs to 2,314
The Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry reported that 572 more people were tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka today (Sep. 15), moving the daily total of new cases to 2,314. MORE..
Sri Lanka confirms another 132 coronavirus deaths
Sri Lanka confirms another 132 coronavirus deaths
The Director General of Health Services has confirmed another 132 Covid-19 related deaths for September 14, increasing the death toll in the country due to the virus to 11,699. MORE..
1,742 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed
1,742 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed
The Ministry of Health today (September 15) confirmed another 1,742 persons have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. MORE..
11,605 more patients recover from novel coronavirus
11,605 more patients recover from novel coronavirus
A total of 11,605 more COVID-19 patients were discharged from medical care as they have recovered from the virus infection, the Ministry of Health stated. MORE..
Coronavirus: 2,475 positive cases recorded within the day
Coronavirus: 2,475 positive cases recorded within the day
The Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry reported that 847 more people were tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka today (Sep. 14), moving the daily total of new cases to 2,475. MORE..
Sri Lanka confirms another 136 coronavirus deaths
Sri Lanka confirms another 136 coronavirus deaths
The total number of people who fell victim to COVID-19 infection in Sri Lanka soared yet again as 136 more fatalities were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services on Monday (September 13). MORE..
1,628 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed
1,628 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed
The Ministry of Health today (September 14) confirmed another 1,628 persons have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. MORE..
COVID: 1,354 more patients discharged upon recovery
COVID: 1,354 more patients discharged upon recovery
A total of 1,354 more COVID-19 patients were discharged from medical care as they have recovered from the virus infection, the Ministry of Health stated. MORE..
Daily COVID cases count climbs to 2,560
Daily COVID cases count climbs to 2,560
The Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry reports that another 805 persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka, moving the daily total of new cases to 2,560. MORE..
Sri Lanka records 135 new COVID-related deaths
Sri Lanka records 135 new COVID-related deaths
The total number of people who fell victim to COVID-19 infection in Sri Lanka soared yet again as 135 more fatalities were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services on Sunday (September 13). MORE..
COVID infections tally moves up with 1,755 new cases
COVID infections tally moves up with 1,755 new cases
The Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health says that another 1,755 persons have tested positive for the novel coronavirus so far today (September 13). MORE..
Sri Lanka reports another 1,483 Covid-19 recoveries
Sri Lanka reports another 1,483 Covid-19 recoveries
The Ministry of Health reported that another 1,483 Covid-19 infected patients have completed recovery and have been discharged within the last 24 hours. MORE..
Daily COVID cases count climbs to 2,642
Daily COVID cases count climbs to 2,642
The Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry reported that 620 more people were tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka today (Sep. 12), moving the daily total of new cases to 2,642. MORE..
144 more people fall victim to COVID-19
144 more people fall victim to COVID-19
The total number people died of COVID-19 infection in Sri Lanka moved up with 144 more fatalities were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services on Saturday (Sep. 11). MORE..
Coronavirus: 2,022 new cases confirmed in Sri Lanka
Coronavirus: 2,022 new cases confirmed in Sri Lanka
The Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health says that another 2,022 persons have tested positive for the novel coronavirus so far today (September 12). MORE..
1,579 more recover from coronavirus
1,579 more recover from coronavirus
The Health Ministry says that another 1,579 coronavirus patients have recovered and have been discharged from hospitals and treatment centers within the last 24 hours. MORE..
Daily COVID cases count climbs to 2,796
Daily COVID cases count climbs to 2,796
The Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry reports that another 914 persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka, moving the daily total of new cases to 2,796. MORE..
COVID death toll crosses 11,000 with 157 new fatalities
COVID death toll crosses 11,000 with 157 new fatalities
The total number people who fell victim to COVID-19 infection in Sri Lanka moved up as 157 more fatalities were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services on Friday (Sep. 10). MORE..
1,882 more people test positive for COVID-19
1,882 more people test positive for COVID-19
The Ministry of Health confirms that 1,882 more persons were tested positive for the novel coronavirus so far today (September 11). All new cases have been associated with the New Year COVID-19 cluster. MORE..
COVID recoveries tally moves up as 1,605 patients regain health
COVID recoveries tally moves up as 1,605 patients regain health
A total of 1,605 more COVID-19 patients were discharged from medical care as they have recovered from the virus infection, the Ministry of Health stated. MORE..
Coronavirus: 2,842 new positive cases recorded within the day
Coronavirus: 2,842 new positive cases recorded within the day
The Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry reports that 814 more people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka, moving the daily total of new cases to 2,842. MORE..
Sri Lanka confirms 131 new COVID-related deaths
Sri Lanka confirms 131 new COVID-related deaths
The total number people who fell victim to COVID-19 infection in Sri Lanka moved up as 131 more fatalities were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services on Thursday (Sep. 09). MORE..
COVID infections tally moves up with 2,028 new cases
COVID infections tally moves up with 2,028 new cases
The Ministry of Health confirms that 2,028 more persons were tested positive for the novel coronavirus so far today (September 10). MORE..
