Refrain from crossing district borders, postpone non-essential events: Army Commander
Head of the Covid 19 Task Force, Army Commander, Lt. General Shavendra Silva urges the public to refrain from crossing district borders, especially during the upcoming long weekend. Read More »
Public urged to wear face masks as new variant of virus is airborne
Professor Neelika Malavige of the University of Sri Jayawardenapura today stated that the new variant of the Covid virus detected in Sri Lanka is airborne, and has a more rapid spread compared to the Read More »
Over 300,000 AstraZeneca doses available in SL: Lalith Weerathunga
Senior Advisor to President Lalith Weeratunga said 356,000 doses of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine are presently available in Sri Lanka. Read More »
No lockdown imposed during long weekend
Army Commander and Head of the National Operations Center for the Prevention of Covid-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) Shavendra Silva stated that there will be no lockdown imposed over the upcoming long weekend. Read More »
Task Force to take action on pollution of Diyawanna Oya
Speaker of Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena has instructed the Secretary of the Ministry of Environment Dr. Anil Jasinghe to appoint a Task Force for the purpose of taking further measures regardin Read More »
Rise in COVID patients due public’s failure to follow health guidelines during Avurudu: Army Commander
Army Commander and Head of the National Operations Center for the Prevention of Covid-19 Outbreak Gen. Shavendra Silva today stated that the public can expect a hike in the Covid patient rate. Read More »
Army Commander urges public to stay home during long weekend
Army Commander General Shavendra Silva urged the public today (23) to remain home without attending any public gatherings during the upcoming long weekend. Read More »