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One of three mutated strains of Delta variant originated in Sri Lanka

One of three mutated strains of the Delta variant has originated in Sri Lanka. According to reports, health experts have confirmed today that the three mutations of the Delta variant have been detected in Colombo. State Minister of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals Channa Jayasumana had told Parliament this week that the mutations were identified as SA 222 ? V, SA 701-S and SA 1078-S. He said that these were spike mutations of the Delta variant and could be a cause for the

20 Aug, 2021

Foreign Ministry consular affairs division to provide limited services

Given the nationwide lockdown in effect from 10 p.m. today (20?August, 2021) until 4.00 a.m. on 30?August, 2021, the Consular Affairs Division of the Foreign Ministry has limited its services to those in urgent/genuine need during this period. Accordingly, the Consular Affairs Division situated at the Ceylinco Building in Colombo will remain closed for visitors during the lockdown period, and will only provide consular services, relating to cases of deaths of Sri Lankans overseas and attestatio

21 Aug, 2021

Lockdown declared from tonight till 30th August

A nationwide lockdown has been declared from 10pm tonight till 4am on Monday 30th August. Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said that all essential services will function as normal. Pharmacies and the apparel sector will also continue to operate. “I sincerely request all #lka citizens to adhere to the law and stay home,” the Minister tweeted. It has also been decided to vaccinate people above 60 years who have not yet been vaccinated. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has instructed the relev

20 Aug, 2021