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Random antigen tests on those leaving WP
Random rapid antigen tests will be conducted in 11 Western province exit points to identify COVID-19 patients leaving the province for the long weekend, Director General of Health Services Dr. Asela Gunawardena said.
He said random tests will be conducted 24/7. Out of 100 tests conducted on Tuesday (12) targeting those travelling long distance in public buses, two persons tested positive for the virus.
Dr. Gunewardena requested the public to spend the weekend indoors and avoid get-togethers, trips, parties and overcrowding at kovils.
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50 more Forests declared under Wanaspati programme
The Ministry of Environment has taken steps to declare an additional 50 forests as protected reserves, Under the ’Wanaspati’ National Programme.
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Former SIS chief Sallay hospitalised
The former Head of the State Intelligence Service, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay has been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital after his medical condition was notified to the Magistrate.
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Water cuts commence from today in Colombo district
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) warned that water supply restrictions would be imposed from 8.00pm today in Colombo District from today onwards
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Temperature set to increase to ‘Caution level’
The meteorology department issuing a warm weather advisory for today that the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western, Northern and North central provinces and in Monaragala district.
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