Sandhya Karunaratne

New South Afican strain, a threat - Dr. Jeewandara

There is a possibility that the new strain of the deadly COVID virus, which is currently spreading in South Africa, entering Sri Lanka any time, an expert warned.Sri Jayawardhnapura University’s...

Half the population has received one vaccine dose

Director of the Health Promotion Bureau, Consultant Dr. Ranjith Batuwantudawe said that as of now, more than half of the overall population of this country which is 56 per...
OVER 20 MILLION VACCINES HERE

The total number of all COVID-19 vaccine doses brought to the country so far for the immunization programme exceeds 20 million doses, State Minister of Production, Supply and...
36% of population receive first dose

As of now nearly 36 per cent of the country’s population has received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Dr. Ranjith Batuwantudawa, Director, Health Promotion Bureau...
Random PCR, Antigen Tests on those leaving WP during festive season

The Health Ministry had decided to conduct random PCR tests and antigen tests on those who are leaving Western Province during the festive season. According to Chief...