Colombo (News 1st); Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi said 50% of the COVID-19 infections in Sri Lanka are asymptomatic or do not show the symptoms. Speaking to reporters, the Health Minister said even if the curfew is relaxed, it is of paramount importance for the general public to continue...

Colombo (News 1st);  46 civilians, who were quarantined at the Sri Lanka Air Force quarantine facility established at the National Hospital for Respiratory Diseases in Welisara, were released today. Established on the instructions of SLAF Commander Air Marshal Sumangala Dias, the Sri Lanka Air Fo...

Colombo (News 1st); More than 1200 people from 239 houses in the Methsanda Sevana housing complex in Mutuwala were ordered to self-quarantine. Chief Medical Officer of Health for the Colombo Municipal Council Dr. Ruwan Vijyaamuni speaking to News 1st said the entire housing complex was declared a...

News First -"Post Covid - The New Normal" By Chandra Jayaratne Perspectives, Outcomes and Recommendations from the Webinar on 22nd April 2020 Executive Summary The response of the Private Sector must be to fall in line with the call of the government in the control of the virus; and t...

Colombo (News 1st);  Another sailor who was confirmed positive to coronavirus was discharged from hospital on Monday following a full recovery. He is the second sailor to recover from COVID-19 and was first admitted for treatment at the Mulleriyawa Hospital on the 23rd of April. This sailor wh...