With two more Coronavirus infected Sri Lankans identified, the total number of infected persons increased to 52 today, Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health said. The persons who are under observation also increased from 212 to 243.
All the infected persons are currently admitted at Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH), Colombo.
Meanwhile the government has declared a “Work from Home” week from March 20-27 for the public and private sector in order to curb the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). All trips and tours including educational trips or recreational tours were banned from yesterday as a precautionary measure to control the spread of the novel virus.
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.
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.
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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