At least 16 school children injured in accident

First batch of vaccines via COVAX to arrive soon?

By Easwaran Rutnam? The first batch of vaccines to be given to Sri Lanka by the World Health Organisation (WHO) through the COVAX facility is to arrive soon, WHO sources told Daily Mirror. Sources said that the COVAX facility is working directly with the Ministry of Health in this regard. Cabinet had this week approved a proposal to sign the indemnification agreement submitted by the COVAX facility in order to expedite the procurement of vaccines. Sri Lanka is expected to receive vaccines th

25 Feb, 2021

US Secretary of State encourages UNHRC to back resolution on Sri Lanka

US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken today (24) encouraged the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to support the resolution on Sri Lanka. Speaking at the Council today, Blinken noted the lack of accountability for past atrocities in Sri Lanka. “We encourage the Council to support resolutions at this session addressing issues of concern around the world, including?ongoing human rights violations in Syria and North Korea, the lack of accountability for past atrocities in Sri Lanka, a

24 Feb, 2021

Public overconfident after first vaccine dose

By Easwaran Rutnam? The public who obtained the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine have been urged to exercise caution and not be overconfident. Army Commander, General Shavendra Silva told Daily Mirror that some people have begun to go about without taking precautions after obtaining the first jab. He said that taking just the first dose does not give anyone immunity from the coronavirus. As a result, he urged the public to continue to follow the health guidelines and take precautions.

25 Feb, 2021