Another 194 Covid related deaths in Sri Lanka

Another 156 Covid deaths reported in Sri Lanka

Another 156 Covid related deaths have been reported in Sri Lanka, the Ministry of Health said. The deaths had occurred on 11th August and were confirmed today. The total deaths from the virus has now risen to 5,620 in Sri Lanka. (Colombo Gazette)

12 Aug, 2021

Fully vaccinated Sri Lankans can arrive without prior approval

Fully vaccinated Sri Lankans can arrive in the country without prior approval, the Government said today. The Civil Aviation Authority said that fully vaccinated Sri Lankans can arrive in the country without approval from the Foreign Ministry. However, they will be required to undergo the mandatory on arrival PCR test. The Ministry of Health said that all Sri Lankans and their accompanying foreign National Spouse, children, Dual Citizens (if using the Sri Lankan passport to arrive) with a tra

12 Aug, 2021

Government to purchase 100 MT of oxygen from India

The Government is to purchase 100 Metric Tonnes (MT) of oxygen from India, the Ministry of Health said today. The oxygen is to be purchased next week and distributed to COVID-19 treatment facilities. The Ministry of Health said that if there is a requirement more oxygen will be purchased. Sri Lanka is facing a shortage of oxygen as a result of a rapid rise in the number of people affected by the coronavirus. (Colombo Gazette)

14 Aug, 2021