Seven more tested positive for COVID-19, toll reaches 59
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Seven more persons tested positive for COVID-19 today bringing the toll of the positive cases to 59, Health Services Director General Dr. Anil Jasinghe...
Category : Coronavirus Outbreak
Additional Rs.500M set aside to combat COVID-19
(UTV|COLOMBO) -The government says it has allocated an additional Rs.500 million to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus in the country. The Cabinet of...
Global coronavirus cases top 200,000 as nations tighten clampdowns
(UTV|Coronavirus outbreak) – The number of global coronavirus infections shot past 200,000 on Wednesday, as governments across Europe, North America and Asia rolled out tough...
Govt to declare 6-day period for public, private sectors to work from home
(UTV|Coronavirus Outbreak) – The government will declare six days from 20 – 27 March for public and private sectors to work from home. Further details...
Vaccine trial for COVID-19 begins; 12-18 months before available for public – WHO
(UTV|Coronavirus outbreak) – The World Health Organization warns many countries are facing the escalating pandemic of COVID-19, and that all should be prepared to tackle...
Police curfew in Puttalam, Chilaw, Negombo-Kochchikade to be temporarily lifted
(UTV|Coronavirus update) – Police curfew imposed within Puttalam District and Negombo-Kochchikade area to contain the spread of COVID-19 within the country will be lifted at...
Italy coronavirus deaths rise by record 475 in a day
(UTV|Coronavirus outbreak) – The number of people dying from coronavirus in Italy has risen by 475 in one day to nearly 3,000 – the biggest...
China: No new coronavirus cases in Hubei
(UTV|Coronavirus Outbreak) – Chinese health authorities say no new coronavirus cases were reported in Hubei Province on Wednesday, which includes the city of Wuhan, the...
2 weeks needed to assess condition of COVID19 cases
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Specialist Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama of the National Institute of Infectious Diseases says a two week period will be required to reach a conclusion...
Hotline to make appointments for blood donations
(UTV|COLOMBO) – National blood reserves are rapidly depleting with the prevailing outbreak of coronavirus (Covid-19), says the National Blood Transfusion Centre (NBTC). The Director of...