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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
Covid on the rise after Sri Lanka removed mandatory face mask amid heavily crown in public transport
Sri Lanka had to close down the country many times to prevent Covid-19 spreading
Sri Lanka tried to donate 6 mln Pfizer doses to Myanmar, but failed
Respiratory diseases brought down to zero and drugs for such diseases were not used - minister
Extends wishes for a speedy recovery
Daily tests have come down to 17,000 from 25,000
Relaxed on May 31 and June 04 for food and medicine. Vehicles not allowed
Cryptococcus fungus infection is found in Sri Lanka from time to time
Gives test results in less than a minute
Home treatment of Covid-19 patients piloted
How it happened in the Ampara area is still a question
New beds will not be able to keep pace with growing numbers of patients, doctors warned
China has informed President Gotabaya Rajapaksa of the decision
Some philanthropists had offered to pay for and give vaccines free, he claimed
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Total deaths reached 1,051 on May 19
Passengers can however depart the country.
Mullativu added from 2300 hours May 17
There will be a break on May 25
With the latest deaths, the total went up to 962. Among the dead was a 37 year old man from Bandarawela.
"If symptoms worsen needing medical care they will be admitted to hospital."
Sri Lanka Medical Association had warned of a rise in deaths
By the end of the day on May 13, 26,126 Coronavirus patients were under medical care after 1,145 were discharged.
The Air Force was planning to produce 50 machines and was ready to make more
Public to travel out based on ID numbers. Nightly curfew-like restriction
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