Fourth death from virus reported in Sri Lanka

Island-wide lockdown ruled out as new variant found mostly in quarantine facilities

An island-wide lockdown has been ruled out as the new variant of the coronavirus has been found mostly in quarantine facilities, Army Commander, General Shavendra Silva said today. He said that from around 16 people infected with the new variant, around 13 people are those in quarantine facilities. General Shavendra Silva said that the others includes a resident of Avissawella and a person from the construction site at Havelock City. He said that contact tracing is underway of the two people

15 Feb, 2021

Nightclubs in Colombo ordered to suspend operations

By Vyshnavy Velrajh Nightclubs in Colombo have been ordered to temporarily suspend operations. Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Health of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Dr. Ruwan Wijeyamuni told Colombo Gazette that health authorities have raised concerns over some nightclubs operating during the current pandemic. Nightclubs have not been given approval to resume operations and the Police have now been requested to take appropriate action. Dr. Wijeyamuni pointed out that the new COVID-19

17 Feb, 2021

US disappointed with Sri Lanka over discriminatory cremation policy

The United States (US) has expressed disappointment with Sri Lanka’s discriminatory cremation policy. The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Alaina B. Teplitz, tweeted today saying it was disappointing to see that the Government and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa are backing away from ending the discriminatory cremation policy. “People, including loved ones recently passed, deserve more respect for their rights from a democratic Government,” the Ambassador tweeted. The Government had this week sai

18 Feb, 2021