COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's Deputy Director-General of Public Health Services Dr. Hemantha Herath said the new PCR laboratory at the Bandaranaike International Airport is yet to commence officially commence operations. He said passengers arriving in Sri Lanka continue to undergo the existing ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lankan health sector has urged the people to understand the dangers posed by the spread of the Delta COVID-19 variant across the country. Deputy Director-General of Public Health Services Dr. Hemantha Herath said that the situation should be considered seriously as peo...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's health sector has warned that there could be a spike in COVID numbers with the relaxing of travel restrictions. Deputy Director-General of Public Health Services Dr. Hemantha Herath speaking to News 1st said COVID spreads faster when restrictions are lifted. He ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's Health Ministry has warned that around 20% to 30% of the COVID-19 cases reported from the Colombo District are those infected with the Delta COVID variant. Deputy Director-General of Public Health Services Dr. Hemantha Herath speaking to News 1st said on Monday (19...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan health authorities have warned that the Delta COVID variant has probably spread to many areas in the country. Deputy Director-General of Public Health Services Dr. Hemantha Herath speaking to News 1st said another 19 COVID-19 patients were detected with the Delta va...