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The grant was given in response to a request by Sri Lanka’s government.
WHO is holding “open consultation for a new disease name for monkeypox. Anyone wishing to propose new names can do so....
Sri Lanka has seen a spike in Covid-19 cases and deaths since early this month
Covid-19 confirmed cases and deaths are on the rise since early this month, official data show
Health sector is to receive financial and technical support from the World Health Organization
Thriposha supplement from next week, after amending permissible levels of aflatoxins in its ingredients
The Sputnik V rollout was put on hold on August 08 due to a shortage.
Un-vaccinated persons are asked to call 1906
At the time of writing, 1,992 people were confirmed to have been infected on Tuesday.
A rapid PCR is the same as a regular PCR but rapid PCR machines are said to give esults faster than the standard version
“But we can’t it rule out given the world trend. It will be our last option,” he said.
So far, 1,928 Sri Lankans have tested positive for the virus as of 8pm Monday.
“Most likely over 3,000 people are dying of COVID-19 now each month."
Only COVID‑19 PCR test reports from certified labs that issue a QR code linked to the original report will be accepted...
A third of hospital admissions from below 30s. Un-vaccinated above 30s to call 1906 to register
Vaccines have limited effectiveness with a single dose
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Japans says Sri Lanka govt vaccinating people fast
Delta spread
“The ground situation right now is very dangerous and sad,” he said.
Total infections confirmed on Friday stood at 2,794, according to the government information department.
“CCTV footage shows one MP move around in the parliament,” one source said.
So far 1,035,554 have received the first dose of AstraZeneca while 833,606 has received the second.
The delta strain is suspected to be behind the rapid surge in transmissions.
Thursday also saw 2,669 new infections, according to the information department.
Images circulating online of patients lining hospital corridors have raised alarm.
Further relaxation of OVID-19 restrictions is like adding fuel to the fire, the doctors said.
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