Sri Lanka ends domestic travel restrictions amidst warnings
3 years, 1 month ago

Sri Lanka ends domestic travel restrictions amidst warnings

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka’s inter-provincial travel ban, which was imposed in May due to the raging third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, ended on Sunday despite warnings from medical professionals. The lifting of the travel ban came as the Sri Lanka Medical Association warned of a possible new wave with restrictions being relaxed. The health ministry’s epidemiology unit said that as of Saturday, over 15.4 million of the island’s 21 million population had received at least one dose. Sri Lanka’s death toll since the outbreak in March 2020 stood at near 13,800 with over 540,000 infections.

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Sri Lanka Economic Crisis Updates: Prez Appoints 3-member Fiscal Advisory Group; India Says 'We Stand Ready to Continue to Help'
2 years, 8 months ago

Sri Lanka Economic Crisis Updates: Prez Appoints 3-member Fiscal Advisory Group; India Says 'We Stand Ready to Continue to Help'

News 18  

Sri Lanka Economic Crisis Updates: As Sri Lanka facing a severe economic crisis that triggered a political upheaval, India on Thursday said it stands ready to continue assisting the island nation to recover from the difficulties in line with its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy. Sri Lanka witnessed massive street protests in the last few days view of the economic crisis and …

Sri Lanka crisis forces 13-hour blackouts, hospitals stop surgery
2 years, 8 months ago

Sri Lanka crisis forces 13-hour blackouts, hospitals stop surgery

Al Jazeera  

Power regulator urges government employees to work from home to save fuel and hospitals suspend routine surgeries as economic crisis deepens. Sri Lanka has announced nationwide 13-hour daily power cuts from Thursday and more hospitals suspended routine surgeries after running out of life-saving medicines, as the cash-strapped island’s economic crisis deepens. “We made a request to the government to allow …

When Sri Lanka Lost Control of COVID
2 years, 9 months ago

When Sri Lanka Lost Control of COVID

The Diplomat  

Devana Senanayake and Janik Sittampalam “Everything changed around mid-May. Hours later, she died at home, just before the ambulance arrived.” In June 2021, Sri Lanka confirmed the first community case of the Delta variant of COVID-19. “Most countries did not get there and we did not have that initial first wave which Europe and much of the world had.” By …

Covid-19: Australia to lift international travel ban after 18 months in November
3 years, 2 months ago

Covid-19: Australia to lift international travel ban after 18 months in November

India Today  

Australia has outlined plans to lift a pandemic ban on its vaccinated citizens travelling overseas from November. Travel restrictions that have trapped most Australians and permanent residents at home over the past 18 months would be removed when 80 per cent of the population aged 16 and older is fully vaccinated, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday. New South …

UK eases rules for vaccinated international travellers, cost burden on Indian fliers to reduce
3 years, 3 months ago

UK eases rules for vaccinated international travellers, cost burden on Indian fliers to reduce

Firstpost  

From 4 October, the current traffic light system of red, amber and green countries based on levels of COVID-19 risk will be scrapped and replaced with one red list only London: The UK government on Friday announced a major relaxation of international travel rules for vaccinated people coming in and out of England, with long-haul routes between India and the …

Sri Lanka extends COVID-19 lockdown till September 6 as deaths rise
3 years, 3 months ago

Sri Lanka extends COVID-19 lockdown till September 6 as deaths rise

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka on Friday extended its nationwide lockdown till September 6, amidst a surge in the number of COVID-19 deaths and mounting pressure from medics and the Opposition to step up efforts to fight the raging third wave of coronavirus. “The current curfew will continue till 4 a.m. on Monday, September 6,” Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella told reporters. The Friday’s …

Coronavirus | INS Shakti with 100 tonnes of medical oxygen reaches Sri Lanka
3 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus | INS Shakti with 100 tonnes of medical oxygen reaches Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

Indian naval ship Shakti carrying 100 tonnes of liquid medical oxygen reached Sri Lanka on Sunday to help the island nation in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. The deployment of the Indian naval vessel for the delivery of oxygen was in response to a personal request for assistance by Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa for an urgent supply of LMO, the …

Amid fourth wave fears, Sri Lanka to widen vaccine net
3 years, 4 months ago

Amid fourth wave fears, Sri Lanka to widen vaccine net

The Hindu  

In the midst of a sharp rise in daily COVID-19 infections and fatalities during the past week, Sri Lanka has decided to widen its vaccination drive, rather than locking down the country during a severe economic crisis. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Friday instructed health officials to pay “special attention” to persons aged over 60 years, and suffering from “chronic non-communicable …

Over 50,000 arrested in Sri Lanka for violating quarantine laws
3 years, 4 months ago

Over 50,000 arrested in Sri Lanka for violating quarantine laws

India TV News  

Over 50,000 people have been arrested in Sri Lanka since last October for violating the government-imposed quarantine laws amid the Covid-19 pandemic which has infected 298,181 people to date in the island nation, police said. In a statement on Monday, Police Spokesperson Ajith Rohana said that 52,154 people have been arrested so far since October, reports Xinhua news agency. Sri …

COVID-19 vaccination top priority in Sri Lanka’s Tamil-majority North and East
3 years, 5 months ago

COVID-19 vaccination top priority in Sri Lanka’s Tamil-majority North and East

The Hindu  

The Sri Lankan government will give top priority to COVID-19 vaccination and livelihood support in the Tamil-majority North and East of the island nation, according to an official tasked with overseeing the efforts. “We should be able to fully vaccinate everyone over 30 years of age very soon,” said Mr. Cassilingham, who is also the Resettlement Facilitator for the North …

Sri Lanka administers highest number of Covid vaccines in a day
3 years, 5 months ago

Sri Lanka administers highest number of Covid vaccines in a day

India TV News  

Sri Lanka's health authorities administered the highest number of Covid-19 vaccines in a single day with nearly 400,000 people inoculated, statistics from the Health Ministry revealed. The Health Ministry said that to date, Sri Lanka has administered over 4 million first doses of the coronavirus vaccines across the country, with the majority having received the Sinopharm vaccines. Thirty six per …

Coronavirus | Sri Lanka reports delta variant amid a daunting third wave
3 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus | Sri Lanka reports delta variant amid a daunting third wave

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka on Thursday detected the highly transmittable Delta or B.1.617.2 variant of COVID-19 in five patients, amid a stubborn third wave persisting through a near-month-long lockdown in the country. Speaking to The Hindu, Dr. Chandima Jeewandara, director of the unit, said: “The Delta variant comes with three main factors — it is highly transmittable, it causes severe disease, and …

India tour of Sri Lanka: Indian players to start quarantine in Mumbai from June 14
3 years, 6 months ago

India tour of Sri Lanka: Indian players to start quarantine in Mumbai from June 14

The Hindu  

The members of the Indian team, which will tour Sri Lanka for a limited-overs series, will start their two-week quarantine in Mumbai from June 14. While the squad was announced on Thursday, Sportstar understands that the Board of Control for Cricket in India have already asked the players and the support staff to assemble in Mumbai and undergo quarantine, before …

Sri Lanka approves Pfizer COVID vaccine for emergency use
3 years, 7 months ago

Sri Lanka approves Pfizer COVID vaccine for emergency use

Live Mint  

Sri Lanka on Saturday approved Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in Sri Lanka, as the island nation battles a third wave of the virus, while suffering a restricted supply of vaccines from neighboring India. Dr. Sudharshani Fernandopulle, the minister overseeing the fight against the epidemic, said in a statement the government would order 5 million doses of the Pfizer …

Sri Lanka bans travellers from India with immediate effect
3 years, 7 months ago

Sri Lanka bans travellers from India with immediate effect

Deccan Chronicle  

Colombo: Sri Lanka on Thursday announced that all arrivals from India will be banned with immediate effect due to the record rise in COVID-19 cases in the neighbouring country. The Director General Civil aviation in a letter to the CEO of the national carrier Srilankan Airlines has said, "in accordance with instructions received from health authorities of Sri Lanka due …

COVID-19 2nd Wave: List of Countries Announcing Flight Ban and Travel Restrictions from India
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19 2nd Wave: List of Countries Announcing Flight Ban and Travel Restrictions from India

News 18  

As India is battling the massive surge in coronavirus cases during the second wave of COVID-19, a lot of countries have resorted on travel ban from the country. Here’s a list: HONG KONG – While India doesn’t have an air bubble agreement with Hong Kong, many flights were operated as part of Mission Vande Bharat to repatriate stranded Indians. Earlier …

US restricts travel from India in light of second wave of Covid infections
3 years, 7 months ago

US restricts travel from India in light of second wave of Covid infections

India Today  

The US on Friday restricted travel from India to the United States owing to the second wave of Covid-19 infections that has devastated the country. Addressing the White House Press Corps, Press Secretary Jen Psaki said that the United States' decision to restrict travel from India will come into force next week. Asked what prompted the travel ban, the White …

New Covid strain found in Sri Lanka can remain airborne for nearly 60 minutes
3 years, 8 months ago

New Covid strain found in Sri Lanka can remain airborne for nearly 60 minutes

India Today  

A new coronavirus strain that is airborne and more potent than all those found previously in Sri Lanka has been discovered in the island nation, according to a top immunologist based in Colombo. The variant, which is highly transmissible, can remain airborne for nearly an hour and is spreading fast, Neelika Malavige, the head of the Department of Immunology and …

Health Minister defends refusal to ban flights from India
3 years, 8 months ago

Health Minister defends refusal to ban flights from India

NL Times  

Caretaker Health Minister Hugo de Jonge sees no reason for now to ban flights from India, as there the current EU-wide entry ban already prevents residents of that country from entering the Netherlands. He said that the requirement for two negative coronavirus tests for people exempted from the ban, like those who have residency in the Netherlands, is an effective …

Sri Lanka receives free Indian COVID vaccines under \'Neighbourhood First\' policy
3 years, 10 months ago

Sri Lanka receives free Indian COVID vaccines under \'Neighbourhood First\' policy

Deccan Chronicle  

Colombo: Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Thursday received 500,000 doses of Covishield vaccine donated by India under its 'Neighbourhood First' policy. India last week announced that it will send COVID-19 vaccines under grant assistance to Sri Lanka and seven other countries -- Bhutan, the Maldives, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar and Seychelles, Afghanistan and Mauritius. Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan and the Maldives …

Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa thanks PM Modi for Covid-19 vaccines
3 years, 10 months ago

Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa thanks PM Modi for Covid-19 vaccines

Hindustan Times  

Sri Lankan President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Thursday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for providing 500,000 Covid-19 vaccines to the island nation. The delivery of the Covid-19 vaccines to Sri Lanka is a fulfilment of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment made to his Sri Lankan counterpart Mahinda Rajapaksa during the virtual bilateral summit held in September 2020 for all possible support …

New Covid-19 strain won't jeopardize England tour of Sri Lanka, says SLC
4 years ago

New Covid-19 strain won't jeopardize England tour of Sri Lanka, says SLC

India TV News  

The new strain of COVID-19 that has hit the United Kingdom will not jeopardise England's upcoming tour of Sri Lanka even though the development is a cause of concern, the country's cricket board said on Tuesday. Sri Lanka Cricket's medical team feels that the tour starting January 14 is on schedule but additional COVID-19 protocols might be enforced for the …

Sri Lanka widens curfew, bans gatherings as virus surges
4 years, 2 months ago

Sri Lanka widens curfew, bans gatherings as virus surges

Deccan Chronicle  

Colombo: Authorities in Sri Lanka on Wednesday widened a curfew and warned of legal action against those evading treatment for COVID-19 after reporting a growing cluster centered around a garment factory in the capital’s suburbs. Some who had tested positive were refusing to go to state-run treatment centers even after the government provided them with transport, Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi …

Sri Lanka to Let Tourists Enjoy the Best of Wildlife Experience Sitting at Home
4 years, 3 months ago

Sri Lanka to Let Tourists Enjoy the Best of Wildlife Experience Sitting at Home

News 18  

Sri Lankan authorities announced Wednesday that they will offer livestreams from the island nation’s wildlife parks, in a move to help revive a tourism industry that has been decimated by the coronavirus pandemic. The government’s Tourism Promotion Bureau said livestreaming will initially cover four national parks to showcase the South Asian country’s exotic wildlife, including leopards, bears, elephants, crocodiles and …

No more coronavirus community spread in Sri Lanka: Officials
4 years, 4 months ago

No more coronavirus community spread in Sri Lanka: Officials

Deccan Chronicle  

Colombo: The Sri Lankan government's efforts have been successful in completely curbing the social spread of the coronavirus and the country has not witnessed a single community case for the last nearly three months, head of the COVID-19 task force said. Lt General Shavendra Silva, who is also the Army Commander, said that all the positive cases since April 30, …

Lanka election body ‘monitoring’ virus spike
4 years, 5 months ago

Lanka election body ‘monitoring’ virus spike

The Hindu  

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka is “closely monitoring” the situation following a recent spike in coronavirus cases, and “hopes and prays” that the general election — that was postponed earlier — could be conducted on August 5 as scheduled, its Chairman said. Postal voting for the island nation’s parliamentary election began on Monday — with some 700,000 officials eligible …

Sri Lanka Cricket planning T20 League in August
4 years, 6 months ago

Sri Lanka Cricket planning T20 League in August

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka Cricket is looking at hosting a T20 tournament, Lankan Premier League, in August, despite uncertainty looming over the home series against India and Bangladesh due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “SLC CEO Ashley de Silva is understood to have written to other boards about the prospect of a Lankan Premier League, while foreign players have also been approached,” ESPNCricinfo …

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