Soldiers below the rank of Major directed to return passports

Government to stick to WHO guidelines when disposing bodies

The Government says it will stick to World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines when disposing the bodies of coronavirus victims. Cabinet co-spokesman Bandula Gunawardena told reporters today that personal opinions cannot be considered when dealing with coronavirus victims. He said that WHO guidelines and the advise of local health authorities and defence authorities will be given priority. Yesterday the All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU)?expressed its disappointment to the amendment made by

02 Apr, 2020

Two more individuals in Sri Lanka confirmed with coronavirus

Two more individuals have been identified to have contracted the coronavirus in Sri Lanka.The Ministry of Health said the total number of patients infected with COVID-19 stands at 148.The Ministry further said 124 individuals, among the confirmed patients, have been identified as active cases.A total of 231 persons are admitted to various hospitals on suspicion of having contracted the virus.The Ministry of Health added that 21 patients, including 20 Sri Lankans and one Chinese woman, have recov

02 Apr, 2020

Two Sri Lankans released from Boossa Naval Base

Two Sri Lankans, who were placed under quarantine at the Boossa Naval Base in the Southern Province, left for home this morning. The two individuals, who had arrived from overseas, were placed under quarantine due to the COVID – 19 outbreak in Sri Lanka. The Sri Lanka Navy said that the individuals had left for home after successfully completing their 14- day quarantine period. Meanwhile, ?the first group, including a Japanese national and 2 French nationals, left for home from the Naval Base

02 Apr, 2020