Forty two (42) persons have died from COVID-19 on Tuesday (21) increasing the death toll from the virus to 3964, the Director General of Health Services confirmed on Wednesday (22).
Among the daily deceased, 35 were above the age of 60 years, while six persons were between the ages of 30-59. One death of a female below the age of 30 has been reported. Majority of those who succumbed to the virus were males (25).
Another 1,714 persons were tested positive for COVID yesterday bringing the total number of COVID infected persons in the country to 282,985.
Meanwhile, isolation status in Bogahakotuwa Grama Niladhari division in Matale district has been lifted from today (23), the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) announced.
The State Department is proposing requiring applicants for business and tourist visas to post a bond of up to $15,000 to enter the United States, a move that may make the process unaffordable for many, foreign media reported.
Intex Sri Lanka 2025, the 17th edition of the region’s premier textile and apparel sourcing fair will take place from August 6 to 8 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo.
Sotheby’s has returned ancient gems linked to the Buddha’s remains following pressure from the Indian government.
A NPP MP has proposed that in the event of a dog bite caused by non-vaccinated domesticated pet dog, the owner of the pet should be called to pay for the treatment expenses incurred by the state run hospital.
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