Two killed, 9 injured in Habarana safari jeep accident

Mass cremations and burials being carried out

Mass cremations and burials are being carried out to clear bodies remaining at Government hospitals. Mortuaries at Government hospitals in and around Colombo have been full with unclaimed bodies and that of coronavirus victims. A court order was issued today to bury 40 unclaimed bodies at the Colombo National Hospital. The bodies are to be buried in Oddamavadi in the Eastern Province. Similar steps are being taken with regards to unclaimed bodies at the Kalubowila and Ragama hospitals. Spec

10 Aug, 2021

Another 156 Covid deaths reported in Sri Lanka

Another 156 Covid related deaths have been reported in Sri Lanka, the Ministry of Health said. The deaths had occurred on 11th August and were confirmed today. The total deaths from the virus has now risen to 5,620 in Sri Lanka. (Colombo Gazette)

12 Aug, 2021

Colombo continues to be epicentre for the coronavirus

Colombo continues to be the epicentre for the coronavirus in Sri Lanka with a high number of infected people still being detected. Latest data showed that 511 people were detected with the coronavirus in the Colombo District. Similar and even higher numbers were seen in Colombo over the past few days. Since October last year a total of 74,380 people have been detected with the virus in the Colombo District. However, despite the rise in numbers the Government yesterday asserted that a curfew

11 Aug, 2021