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Sri Lanka is facing shortage of drug as it is unable to import amid forex shortage
As of September, the price of a 15-napkin pack ranges from 350 to 800 rupees in the market
The health minister said 92 of 383 drugs are short in supply though Sri Lanka has 14 of the most vital drugs in stock
Sri Lanka has raised the tax on sanitary pads to discourage imports
Asiri Port City Hospital medical team will have both local and international medical experts
Though eradicated, measles has reemerged in Sri Lanka last year
Only about six million Sri Lankans are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Of the 56 percent that had got one dose 43.91 percent was Sinopharm
Another two million doses of the Chinese vaccine is scheduled to arrive on Saturday (28), the SPC said.
8 percent had one dose
Samaraweera contracted the virus earlier this month and was receiving intensive care unit (ICU) treatment.
“Perhaps some believe they too can do something similar to how the Taliban took over after the Americans left Kabul."
Another one million doses of the Sinopharm jab are expected to arrive on Tuesday (24), officials said.
Rajapaksa called on the public to work together as a team to defeat COVID-19.
This leaves almost two days for infected people to shed viral RNA before they show any symptoms,
President Rajapaksa is expected to address the nation Friday night.
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| Indian Rupee | 3.4948 | 3.4202 |
| Korean Won | 0.2499 | 0.2479 |
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| Saudi Riyal | 88.4403 | 88.0955 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.3209 | 90.0766 |
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| S&P SL20 | 5,656.91 | -0.43% |
| CSE All Share | 19,927.30 | -0.28% |
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| 3-yr bond | 9.24 | 9.25 |
| 5-yr bond | 9.82 | 9.56 |
| 8-yr bond | 10.50 | 10.48 |
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| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
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Active cases have surged past 48,000, overwhelming and exhausting the country’s health sector.
The cabinet statement said these educational programmes may be extended up to 20.
The task force said new patients must send their health details via SMS to 1904.
“The only way to bring down daily cases to a number that the health sector can handle is by imposing a lockdown"
Regional data shows significant discrepancies with national data released by the health ministry.
Carnivals, musical shows and beach parties that fall under public gathering will be banned.
Former health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi said Sri Lanka needs 44 tons of oxygen daily.
The unit price of the vaccine will be decided by a negotiating committee appointed by the cabinet.
Unions have promised a lockdown starting Monday if the government doesn't impose one.
“This may be a reason for the current surge in cases,” said Jayasumana.
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