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Another 155 Covid related deaths in Sri Lanka

Another 155 Covid related deaths have been reported in Sri Lanka. The Health Ministry said that the 155 deaths had occurred yesterday (Thursday) and were confirmed today (Friday). The latest victims include 111 people over the age of 60 and 41 people between the ages of 30 and 59. There were also 3 females below the age of 30 among the latest victims. The Health Ministry said that the latest deaths included 85 males and 70 females. (Colombo Gazette)

13 Aug, 2021

Employees at Narahenpita, Werahera Motor Traffic Department test positive

Several employees at the Narahenpita and Werahera offices of the Motor Traffic Department have tested positive for the coronavirus. As a result, a decision has been taken to temporarily close both offices from 16th August. Yesterday the Government announced that issuing of vehicle revenue licences in the Western Province had also been temporarily suspended. The decision had been taken as a result of the coronavirus situation in the country. Accordingly, the issuing of vehicle revenue licence

12 Aug, 2021

Vaccination card mandatory in public places from 15th September

The vaccination card (fully vaccinated) has been made mandatory when entering public places from 15th September. Head of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO), Army Commander, General Shavendra Silva said that the vaccination card will also be mandatory in places like hotels and restaurants. Persons without vaccination cards, confirming that they have received both doses of the vaccine, will not be allowed to enter public places.? (Colombo Gazette)

13 Aug, 2021