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Quarantined second batch left homes today
The second batch of 201 returnees from abroad, who underwent quarantine process in Kandakadu and Punani quarantine centres, left for their homes this morning (25).
New Governor Western Province former SLAF chief Roshan Goonetileke
Former Chief of Defence Staff and Sri Lanka Air Force Commander, Marshal of the Air Force Roshan Goonetileke has been appointed as the Western Province Governor.
First group of returnees left home after 14-day quarantine
A group of 311 returnees from coronavirus hit countries, left for their homes after completing 14-days quarantine in army led centres, today (24).
Ranaviru Apparels starts producing disposable microfiber suits for medics
The Ranaviru Apparels garment factory of the Sri Lanka Army commenced producing disposable microfiber suits with shoe covers for medical teams while treating or quarantining infected individuals.
Masks and social distancing vs social responsibility
The mantra to save lives from the deadly Coronavirus (COVID-10) is to wear masks, social distancing and individual’s 'responsibility' to act with 'responsibility' in an alarming situation.
Defence Ministry urges public to heed to curfew law
Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said the Government was re-imposing islandwide curfew to restrict public movements and also gatherings to keep spreading of the coronavirus (COVID-19) at bay to ensure public safety and health.
Curfew re-imposed to restrict people’s movements - Acting IGP C.D.Wickramaratne
Strictly prohibiting travel between all districts in the country, the Police curfew, which is in force in Colombo, Gampaha and Puttalam districts and the Northern Province will be lifted...
Shortage of personal protective equipment endangering health workers worldwide - WHO
The World Health Organization has warned that severe and mounting disruption to the global supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) – caused by rising demand, panic buying, hoarding and misuse – is putting lives at risk from the new coronavirus and other infectious diseases.