Another COVID-19-related death has been recorded in Vavuniya base hospital yesterday, according to hospital sources. The victim is identified as a 55-year-old individual who was receiving treatment for pre-existing health issues at the hospital.
The death was confirmed following antigen test carried out following the death.
Earlier, commenting on the emergence of the new Covid variant JN.1 reported from India, Health Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana assured that the Ministry of Health is closely monitoring the situation.
As of now, no cases have been reported from the sample tests conducted. Despite this, the Minister urged the public to adhere to the health practices established during the previous Covid season.
The Government today tabled in the House the Report of the Commission to Inquiry into the Establishment and Maintenance of Unlawful Places of Detention and Torture Chambers in the Batalanda Housing Scheme.
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said today he wholly rejects the Batalanda Commission report and that it was appointed wholly with the intention slinging political mud at him.
Leader of the National People’s Party (NPP) and one time Propaganda Secretary of the JVP Wimal Weerawansa accused the Government of bringing back the “Batalanda Commission” for a media spectacle instead of a genuine concern for those who suffered during the 1988-1990 period.
Speaker (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne to announced to the Parliament regarding the vacant seat created in Parliament due to the resignation of Mohamed Sali Naleem from his position as a Member of Parliament.
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