Reunion alerted over boat coming from Sri Lanka

Drop in numbers linked to reduction in PCR tests

By Vyshnavy Velrajh Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) believe a drop in positive COVID-19 cases has been recorded in Sri Lanka over the past few days as a result of a reduction in the number of PCR tests being conducted. PHI Association Secretary M. Baalasooriya told Colombo Gazette there is a visible drop in positive cases in various districts over the last few days. He said there are also reports of a reduction in the number of PCR tests being conducted in certain districts. Baalasooriya sai

25 Feb, 2021

OIC calls on Sri Lanka to respect right of burial of Muslims

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has called on Sri Lanka to respect the right of burial of the Muslim community. Dr. Yousef Al Othaimeen, Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, speaking during the?High-Level Segment of the 46th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, said that the OIC is keen on monitoring the situation of Muslim communities in non-OIC Members. In this regard, he said the OIC is concerned with the situation of Muslims in Sri Lank

24 Feb, 2021

500,000 doses of vaccines arrive from India

A stock of Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines ordered from India arrived in Sri Lanka today (25). Acting Minister of Health Professor Channa Jayasumana said 500,000 doses of the Covishield vaccine arrived today. He said the new batch was ordered under an agreement between the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation (SPC) of Sri Lanka and the Serum Institute of India. The vaccine doses arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake (BIA), Acting Health Minister Prof. Jayasumana sa

25 Feb, 2021