One hundred and thirty two (132) persons have died from COVID-19 complications during the past 24 hours, the Health Ministry confirmed.
Today’s released numbers show a gradual decrease in the number of deaths compared to last week when the daily death toll exceeded 200.
Sri Lanka’s total COVID death toll now stands at 11,699. At present 57,030 persons are treated for the virus both at hospitals and at their homes.
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.
A passenger attempting to smuggle the largest quantity of gold of 35 kilo grams was arrested by the Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today, a senior official said.
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