At least 100 arrested after raid on Dehiwala party

Another person tests positive for coronavirus

Another person has tested positive for the coronavirus and has been transferred to the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (IDH) in Angoda. Director-General of Health Services Dr. Anil Jasinghe said the patient has been identified as a 44 year- old male. The 2nd patient is said to have had close acquaintance with the first patient detected with the virus in Sri Lanka, he said. The first persons to be detected with the coronavirus in Sri Lanka was identified as a 56 year- old driver. Th

12 Mar, 2020

Son of Sri Lankan coronavirus patient does not have virus

The son of a Sri Lankan man who tested positive of coronavirus (COVID-19), does not have the virus, the Health Ministry said today. Reports spread on social media today that the son had tested positive for the virus and his school, Ananda College, had been sealed. Director General Health Services (DGHS), Dr. Anil Jasinghe said that false reports had been circulated over the son. He said that the son had not contracted the virus as claimed by some misleading reports. Jasinghe said that health

12 Mar, 2020

Boat service launched between Wellawatte-Battaramulla

By Indika Sri Aravinda A passenger boat service was launched between Wellawatte and Battaramulla today. The boat service will be operated daily at scheduled times. The service has been launched with the canal between Wellawatte and Battaramulla being cleaned for this purpose. The boat service has been launched in an attempt to promote tourism and reduce traffic on the road. (Colombo Gazette)

11 Mar, 2020