The UK variant is responsible for the surge in COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka and also related-deaths, health sector officials said at a media briefling held at the Sri Lanka Medical Association in Colombo on Wednesday.
The variant was discovered in Colombo, Borelesgamuwa and Kurunegala based on 43 samples that were examined and determined on Wednesday morning. (KH)
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
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