Category: Coronavirus Outbreak
Trump claims ‘total’ authority to lift lockdown
(FASTNEWS | COVID-19) - President Donald Trump has claimed "total" power to lift the nationwide coronavirus lockdown, contradicting governors and ... Read More
Indonesian village uses ‘ghosts’ for distancing patrols
(FASTNEWS | COVID-19) - A village in Indonesia has reportedly taken to using volunteers dressed as ghosts to try to scare ... Read More
India extends nationwide coronavirus lockdown until May 3
(FASTNEWS | COVID-19) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended the country's nationwide lockdown until May 3 in a ... Read More
Over 300 Tamil Nadu textile merchants stranded in Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS | COVID-19) - Over 300 textile merchants from various parts of Tamil Nadu, who had gone to Sri Lanka on ... Read More
Number of confirmed COVID-19 cases reaches 218
(FASTNEWS | COVID-19) - The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Sri Lanka reached 218 early this morning (14). (more…) Read More
Two areas in Beruwala cordoned-off
(FASTNEWS | COVID-19) - Two areas in Beruwala, Cheena Koratuwa and Pannila have been cordoned-off at 6.00 this morning (14). ... Read More
Over 1,000 arrested in 24-hours for violating curfew
(FASTNEWS | COVID-19) - Over 1,000 individuals have been arrested for violating curfew regulations during the past 24-hours that concluded ... Read More
Japan rushes to house thousands of homeless people
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Japanese authorities are rushing to house thousands of homeless people following the closure of internet cafes ... Read More
Spain allows some businesses to reopen
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Some non-essential workers in Spain will be allowed to go back to work on Monday as ... Read More
Over 25,000 individuals arrested for violating curfew
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - 25,031 persons have been arrested by Police for violating curfew regulations since the island-wide curfew was ... Read More
Seven arrested for spreading fake news
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Seven suspects have been arrested for spreading fake news on social media related to the coronavirus, ... Read More
Work from home period extended till April 20
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Sri Lankan Government has extended the “work from home” period till 20 April. (more…) Read More
COVID-19 exit strategy by end of April – Dr. Jasinghe
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Director General of Health Services, Dr. Anil Jasinghe stated that an exit strategy for the prevailing ... Read More
Lankan Coronavirus patients surpasses 200
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Four more Coronavirus-infected patients were reported increasing the total cases in Sri Lanka to 203, the ... Read More
World Bank forecasts severe impact to Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Sri Lanka and other South Asian countries are likely to record their worst growth performance in ... Read More