One hundred and seventy one (171) persons have died from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, increasing the country’s total deaths from the virus to 6,434, Health Ministry said.
This is the highest number of deaths reported on a single day. Out of the deceased, 134 were above 60 years.
Yesterday also recorded 3609 COVID positive persons, the highest number to be found positive for Corona virus. Over 365,000 Lankans have been confirmed to have contracted the virus to date.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Villagers in Nirmalapura, Daluwa, Norochcholai today staged a protest over an incident where a group of Navy officials and sailors had assaulted a resident in the area over night, Police said.
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