Category: Coronavirus Outbreak
210 Sri Lankans return from India
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Another 210 Sri Lankans, who engaged in pilgrimage to India, have returned to the island. (more…) Read More
101 in Chilaw complete self-isolation period
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - 101 persons who arrived in Sri Lanka during the past few weeks, from a number of ... Read More
Twelve arrested for violating island-wide Police curfew
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Twelve suspects were arrested in Bandarawela, Haputale, Tangalle and Katunayake on charges of violating the islandwide ... Read More
All expressways to be closed
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - All expressways to be closed for motorists from 4.00 this evening (20), the Road Development Authority ... Read More
Six more persons test positive for Coronavirus
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Six more persons have tested positive for the Coronavirus in the country. (more…) Read More
Do not misuse social media platforms – Defence Ministry
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Ministry of Defence has issued strict warning over the misuse of social media platforms and ... Read More
Govt. allocates Rs. 1 billion for ‘COVID-19’ prevention
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Government has decided to allocate about Rs 1 billion for the prevention of the spread ... Read More
Restriction of movements need of the hour – COVID-19 Task Force
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Members of the Special Task Force on COVID-19 yesterday urged the public to practice social distancing ... Read More
Island-wide curfew imposed from 6.00 PM today till 23rd
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Curfew to be imposed across the island-wide from 6.00 PM today (20) till Monday (23). Read More
Kyiv reaches agreement with airlines to evacuate Ukrainians from Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Ukrainian government has reached an agreement with Fly Dubai and Air Arabia to evacuate Ukrainians ... Read More
Additional Rs.500M set aside to combat COVID-19
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The government says it has allocated an additional Rs.500 million to prevent the spread of the ... Read More
Two more COVID-19 cases confirmed, 52 in total
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Two more COVID-19 cases were confirmed today in Sri Lanka to bring the number of persons ... Read More
Global coronavirus cases top 200,000 as nations tighten clampdowns
(FASTNEWS | Coronavirus outbreak) - The number of global coronavirus infections shot past 200,000 on Wednesday, as governments across Europe, ... Read More
Govt to declare 6-day period for public, private sectors to work from home
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The government will declare six days from 20 – 27 March for public and private sectors ... Read More
Vaccine trial for COVID-19 begins; 12-18 months before available for public – WHO
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The World Health Organization warns many countries are facing the escalating pandemic of COVID-19, and that ... Read More