Forty eight (48) persons have died on Monday (26) increasing the country’s death toll from the virus to 4,195, Director General of Health Services confirmed today (28).
Out of the daily deaths, the majority were males (28) and 20 females. Thirty eight persons who succumbed to the virus are above 60 years of age.
Meanwhile, 1,688 persons were tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday (27) bringing the total number of infected persons in the country to 299,869, the Epidemiology Unit said.
The Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill under which benefits for former Presidents would be reduced has been gazetted.
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.
Sotheby’s has returned ancient gems linked to the Buddha’s remains following pressure from the Indian government.
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.
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