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Today we have found one Omicron infected person from our labs
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For the first two quarters 19 deaths have occurred due to HIV
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Drugs that are in short supply will be restocked in the next few weeks, medical authorities said.
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"The health as well as the economy and social security of the country are in the hands of the general public."
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The strain has already spread to 15 countries
A top official at Sri Lanka's foreign ministry said the current travel guidelines are unlikely to be changed.
Sri Lanka now has fully vaccinated 13.7 million so far.
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Countries have generally not succeeded in blocking new variants from coming in
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The ban will go into effect from 0000hours on November 28.
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The variant, named B.1.1.529 was first detected on November 24.
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"Fairly heavy showers above 75mm can be expected elsewhere in the island," it said.
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"If you treat the symptoms different medications may be used and that can severely affect the condition of the patient."
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LankaClear has been driving digital transactions in the country by introducing several products to the market.
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"Do not come saying whoever wants to leave can leave or it is unfair that workers are going for a strike at this time."
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According to official data, Sri Lanka has vaccinated more than 62 percent of the total population as of Tuesday.
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The 2021 LPL T20 tournament is scheduled to be held from December 5 to 23.
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“Even 700 cases a day is considered a critical situation,” said Dr Herath.
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He said out of the samples tested in the USJ laboratory, 288 were confirmed to be AY 104 variant.
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"There has to be some sacrifices from the side of the people too at a time like this,” he added.
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"Most of these are due to public gatherings such as ceremonies, funerals and other events," Gunawardena said.
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"Adults must act responsibly as the virus is more likely to transfer from them to children."
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The health ministry is awaiting official approval from the National Medicine Regulatory Authority (NMRA).
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Landslides will continue to be in effect until further notice in Kegalle, Kandy and Kurunegala districts.
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Three new techno-parks are proposed to commence in Habarana, Nuwaraeliya (Mahagasthota), Kandy (Digana), he said.
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"Vaccination doesn't protect everyone," Samannayaka said.
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"Most of the deaths were due to people going for a swim or a boat ride in the flood areas," said Kodippili.
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