The PCR test that was carried out during post-mortem on a 68-year-old female from Jampata street, Colombo revealed that the deceased tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19) making it the 22nd COVID-related death in the country, Government Information Department said.
With 430 persons currently under investigation in hospitals, 5,783 active cases are reported so far raising the total number of cases to 11, 335, according to the Health Promotion Bureau of the Health Ministry.
5,581 persons have been recovered from the virus and discharged so far.
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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