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Cabinet approves to expedite increasing PCR test capacity
Cabinet has approved a proposal by Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi to expedite the purchase of test kits and other equipment to carry out PCR tests.
With the discovery of a new variant of COVID-19, demand for PCR tests in Government laboratories has increased to around 20, 000 per day and is showing a trend of rising further, said the Government Information Department, explaining reasons for the decision.
Health authorities last week decided to ramp up PCR testing, with a minimum daily limit of 15, 000 tests per day. This followed the rapid spread in the country of the B.1.1.7 COVID variant, first seen in the UK.
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- July 11, 2024 - 1211 - 0
Colombo Fort Magistrate interdicted
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.
- July 12, 2024 - 272 - 0
SC refuses interim order on Judges appointments
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
- July 10, 2024 - 272 - 0
Deadline extended for G.C.E. A/L applications
The deadline for online applications to the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination has been extended until July 12, the Department of Examinations said.
- July 16, 2024 - 268 - 0
MP on open warrant turns up at school event
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
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