Udayanga Weeratunga further remanded

Coronavirus sub-clusters reported in several areas

By Vyshnavy Velrajh Several coronavirus sub-clusters have been reported from across the country since the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, health authorities said. Among the areas where the sub-clusters emerged are Kurunegala, Narammala, Allawwa, Gampaha, Colombo, Puttalam, Trincomalee and Jaffna. Public Health Inspectors (PHI) Association Secretary M. Baalasooriya told Colombo Gazette that sub-clusters were initially reported from the Piliyandala, Maharagama, and Pamunuwa areas. Subsequently sub

23 Apr, 2021

Tuition, parties, night clubs, public gatherings temporarily banned

By Easwaran Rutnam Tuition classes, parties and public gatherings have been banned until 31st May with Sri Lanka being placed on Alert Level 3 following the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. State Minister for Primary Health Services, Pandemics and COVID Prevention Sudarshani Fernandopulle issued a new set of health guidelines valid until 31st May. According to new health guidelines issued today, casinos, night clubs and beach parties have also been temporarily banned. Children’s parks, carnivals

23 Apr, 2021

No lockdown or travel restrictions over the weekend

By Easwaran Rutnam Army Commander General Shavendra Silva says there is no move to enforce a lockdown or travel restrictions over the weekend. Instead, he says local area isolation orders will be issued if the virus is found to be spreading in a specific area. However, the Commander urged the public to stay at home and avoid unnecessary travel. General Shavendra Silva said that enforcing restrictions on the public is not the way forward. Instead, he says the public should act with responsib

23 Apr, 2021