header logo
සිංහලதமிழ்
Latest
Total COVID-19 recoveries in Sri Lanka cross 40,000
Jan 08, 202104:42 PM
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. 

 

This brings the total number of Covid-19 recoveries in the country to 40,317.

 

Majority of recoveries were reported by Kopay Treatment Centre (127), Bingiriya Treatment Centre (55), Hikkaduwa Treatment Centre (47), Yakkala Treatment Centre (37), Homagama Base Hospital (26), Polgolla Treatment Centre (26), Panideniya Treatment Centre (26), Krishnapuram Treatment Centre in Kilinochchi (24), Dankotuwa District Hospital (22), Dambadeniya Treatment Centre (22) and Rambukkana Treatment Centre (21).

 

The tally of coronavirus cases reported in the country thus far is 46,780 while 6,241 of them are still under medical care.

 

Sri Lanka also witnessed 222 fatalities in total due to the outbreak of the virus.

 

 

 

MostRead
Mobitel 5g
VideoStories
Cabinet Spokesman rejects accusations, says Suresh Sallay treated like any other detainee (English)

Cabinet Spokesman rejects accusations, says Suresh Sallay treated like any other detainee (English)

Minister claims funds transferred to foreign companies via ‘TT’ payment method, posing as importers

Minister claims funds transferred to foreign companies via ‘TT’ payment method, posing as importers

Suresh Sallay continues hunger strike; UNP calls for parliamentary review of treatment (English)

Suresh Sallay continues hunger strike; UNP calls for parliamentary review of treatment (English)

“Executive undermining judicial independence” Sajith says public trust on government is eroding

“Executive undermining judicial independence” Sajith says public trust on government is eroding

“Family & legal intervention made hospitalization possible”Suresh Sallay remains under hospital care

“Family & legal intervention made hospitalization possible”Suresh Sallay remains under hospital care

Satyagraha campaigned launched at Colombo Fort in support of Suresh Sallay who is detrained by CID

Satyagraha campaigned launched at Colombo Fort in support of Suresh Sallay who is detrained by CID

Farmers decry lack of fertilizer stocks; Fertilizer for Yala season already disbursed, Minister says

Farmers decry lack of fertilizer stocks; Fertilizer for Yala season already disbursed, Minister says

First graduation ceremony of Mogo Media Academy held in Colombo; 115 students awarded certificates

First graduation ceremony of Mogo Media Academy held in Colombo; 115 students awarded certificates

“Global & domestic pressure may challenge future stability" Steps announced to tackle rising risks

“Global & domestic pressure may challenge future stability" Steps announced to tackle rising risks

Former MP Udaya Gammanpila claims Suresh Sallay on hunger strike in CID custody

Former MP Udaya Gammanpila claims Suresh Sallay on hunger strike in CID custody

Govt assures fair paddy prices aligned with farmers' production costs

Govt assures fair paddy prices aligned with farmers' production costs

Schools must serve as safe and secure spaces for children -PM Harini Amarasuriya

Schools must serve as safe and secure spaces for children -PM Harini Amarasuriya

Sri Lanka's dengue cases cross 35,000 with 19 deaths reported so far this year

Sri Lanka's dengue cases cross 35,000 with 19 deaths reported so far this year

Sri Lanka marks World Environment Day 2026 under Presidential patronage

Sri Lanka marks World Environment Day 2026 under Presidential patronage

Govt is misusing PTA in an unprecedented manner, Dilith Jayaweera says

Govt is misusing PTA in an unprecedented manner, Dilith Jayaweera says

Lassana Flora