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Area where Delta variant was detected under lockdown

The area in Colombo where the Delta variant of the coronavirus was detected, has been under lockdown, health officials said. Regional Epidemiologist at the Colombo Municipal Council, Dr. Dinuka Guruge said that the area has been under lockdown since last Saturday. She said that random PCR tests were carried out in the area after they were notified of a suspicion that the variant was spreading in Colombo. “We will be doing random PCR tests in Borella and other areas of Colombo city. If u have

17 Jun, 2021

80 pc Tibetans in Ladakh, Jangthang jabbed with first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

As many as 80 per cent of Tibetan residents in Ladakh and Jangthang received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Despite the vaccine shortage across India, especially for the age group of 18-44, the authorities and staff of Tibetan Primary Health Centre in Ladakh has successfully vaccinated 799 adults from 18-44 with the first dose. The COVID-19 vaccination drive was launched by Tibetan Primary Health Center (TPHC) with the support from Indian Union Territory Government of Ladakh starting Marc

17 Jun, 2021

Germany helps improve health and hygiene of preschools in Trinco

Germany has provided assistance to improve the health and hygiene of preschools in the Trincomalee District. The Germany Embassy in Colombo said that it has granted financial assistance through its micro projects scheme for the provision of health and hygiene facilities for 136 preschools in the Trincomalee District. A total grant of LKR 2,351,880 has been allocated for the project. The Eastern Province Preschool Teachers Association is the implementation partner for the project. The preschoo

18 Jun, 2021