Over 174,000 personnel vaccinated against COVID-19
A total of 174, 193 personnel have been vaccinated against COVID-19 as of today, Chief Epidemiologist Dr Sudath Samaraweera said. Read More »
COVID-19 related death toll increases to 370
The COVID-19 death toll in the country increased to 370 today as five more deaths were confirmed by the Health Services Director General, the Government Information Department said. Read More »
Give COVID vaccine to journalists as well: Minister requests COVID Task Force
Mass Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has requested the COVID-19 Task Force to provide COVID-19 vaccine to the journalists as well Read More »
Russia discusses improving training modules offered to SL military personnel
Russian and Sri Lankan military leaders have discussed the possibility of further improving training modules for Sri Lankan military personnel in Russia, the Army said yesterday. Read More »
Criminal probes & materials submitted over Easter attacks incomplete: AG tells IGP
The Attorney General has informed the IGP that criminal investigations and materials submitted in respect of the Easter Sunday attacks are incomplete, the AG's Coordinating Officer Nishara Jayaratne s Read More »
‘Extremely unlikely’ COVID-19 came from Wuhan lab, says joint mission
It is "extremely unlikely" coronavirus came from a laboratory incident in China, according to a joint mission investigating the origins of the pandemic, Sky News said. Read More »
Another 912 COVID-19 patients recover
A total of another 912 COVID-19 patients recovered and were discharged from the hospitals today, the Health Ministry said. Read More »