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The third 'Medi Mate', a remote-controlled smart appliance, developed by Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) was handed over to the Negombo District Hospital, today (April 27).
‘INSEE Cement’ donated a consignment of 10,000 face masks and 1,000 face shields in support of the government’s on-going efforts against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Another five individuals left Sri Lanka Navy run Boosa quarantine centre after completing the 14-day quarantine process today (27).
An Airman of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) band has been tested positive with COVID -19, today (April 27).
The Defence Ministry requests print and electronic media to respect the privacy of coronavirus infected patients and refrain from shooting their places of living and the scenes when the health authorities check their houses.
Two new houses constructed for two needy families by Wanni troops Sri Lanka Army (SLA) with sponsorship provided by expatriates were handed over to beneficiaries on Friday (24) by the Commander Security Force - Wanni Maj. Gen. Rohitha Dharmasiri.
With 20 coronavirus infected patients identifying today, the total number of positives increased to 505 in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) says, Welisara Navy General Hospital facility will be converted to admit coronavirus contracted patients who are reporting within the camp following to a complete sterilization program within the hospital premises.
Army Commander Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva said, 95 Navy personnel have contracted coronavirus according to the PCR tests and 68 of them are from the Welisara Navy Camp.
The Defence Ministry has cancelled leave and short passes granted to all Officers and Others Ranks of the Tri-Services with immediate effect and directs all personnel to report to their respective camps immediately.
Sri Lankan Airlines brought 133 Sri Lankans from India this afternoon.
Chinese Government has pledged to provide medical supplies to Sri Lanka to fight against coronavirus and also share experiences prevention, control and diagnosis of the virus.
The Government has extended curfew in high risk zones of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara and Puttalam districts until 5.00 am on May 4 while curfew in all other districts lifting from 5.00 am next Monday (27) and re-imposed from 8.00 pm the same day, the President’s Media Division (PMD) says in a press release today (25).
Another 13 coronavirus positive patients have been reported today (25),
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in a tweeter message has said that he with Chief Prelates of three chapters ...
Three individuals who were arrested for assaulting Excise Department Officers on duty, were remanded until April 27 by the Magistrate Court, Walapane yesterday (24).
Civil Security Department (CSD) has distributed essential commodities among residents in P?iliyandala and Moratuwa at a concessionary rate yesterday (24).
Out of the total 415 coronavirus infected patients, 47 positives have been reported today, Director General Information Department Nalaka Kaluwewa said.
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) Chief Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva said PCR testing for naval personnel in the Welisara Naval Base has been expedited and the base has been completely locked down to prevent spread of coronavirus further.