The Government Information Department has clarified that the the son of the first Sri Lankan patient diagnosed with Covid-19 does not have the disease and rumours circulating on social media claiming he too has been diagnosed is completely false.
The statement, quoting Director General of Health Services Dr Anil Jasinghe, stated that the 52-year-old tour guide who has been diagnosed with Covid-19 is currently undergoing treatment at the IDH hospital while members of his family have been subjected to quarantine. However, none of the family members including his children have been diagnosed with the disease.
Dr Jasinghe added that the Government has taken all measures to prevent the spread of the disease in Sri Lanka.
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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