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- Live Coronavirus Stats in Sri Lanka & Global
- Live Coronavirus Stats Around The World (All Countries)
- Sri Lankan News Site’s Updates
- Sri Lankan News YouTube Channels to Follow
- Our President’s and Other Trustable Twitter Feeds to Follow
- Sri Lankan Journalists You Can Follow for Reliable Updates
- What is Coronavirus or COVID-19 virus?
- How You Can Prevent Coronavirus in Sri Lanka?
- What Are The Symptoms of Coronavirus or COVID-19?
Live Coronavirus Stats in Sri Lanka & Global
Cases
Deaths
Recovered
Active
Cases Today
Deaths Today
Critical
Affected Countries
Data Source: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
Live Coronavirus Stats Around The World (All Countries)
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Data Source: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
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Sri Lankan News Site's Updates
Sri Lanka News – Newsfirst
- Mangala Samaraweera calls on the SL Government to back a global push for a review on COVID-19 pandemic
- Petitions challenging election date to be called up again on Tuesday
- Seven Fundamental Rights Petitions filed challenging the decision taken by the Elections Commission to be held today
- Number of Sri Lankan websites come under a cyber attack
- More than 2,700 people arrested for violating police curfew during the past 24 hours
- Heavy rains expected as cyclone “Amphan” intensifies to very severe cyclonic storm
- Railway department to operate 19 trains today
- UPDATE: COVID-19 cases rise to 981
- Bogambara Prison to serve as quarantine facility for remand prisoners
- Woman gives birth, then walks 160km with her newborn baby
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- Do we need another ground? Mahela
- HC sets aside Magistrate’s bail order on Rajitha
- President underscores importance of random sample testing
- Set of guidelines issued on restoring normalcy in civilian life
- FR petitions: Not in position to appear for EC, AG informs court
- Govt yet to categorize who can open on May 11
- Cabinet nod to provide land to install statue of Nelson Mandela
- President optimistic that economy could be re-built
- Legal actions against 20 fmr ministers for not handing back their official residences
- EC should follow procedure established by law: AG
Sri Lankan News YouTube Channels to Follow
Our President's and Other Trustable Twitter Feeds to Follow
At meeting with SLBC, emphasized need to make it profitable & control wastage. By analyzing listener segments & catering to their needs, higher income can be generated. As the oldest radio channel of #LKA, brand recognition would make it easy to take SLBC to the next level
ම්ලේච්ඡ ත්රස්තවාදීන්ට එරෙහිව තිස් වසරක් තිස්සේ පැවති සාපලත් යුද්ධය ජයග්රහණය කර වසර 11ක් පිරීම නිමිත්තෙන්, දිවි පරදුවට තබා සටන් වැදුණු අපේම ත්රිවිධ හමුදා විරුවන් සිහිකර පවත්වන ජාතික රණවිරු දින සැමරුම් උත්සවය මැයි 19 දින සවස 4.00 ට බත්තරමුල්ල රණවිරු ස්මාරකය අසල දී පැවැත්වේ.
#WorldTelecommunicationDay & Information Society Day “Connect2030 : ICT for Sustainable Development Goals”
Global health crisis has strongly highlighted need for technology & I’m fully committed to ensuring #LKA embraces technology across all spheres of life sustainably
#Education reform will be done to create graduates who attract jobs, rather than have them agitate over lack of jobs.
Diversifying university education is important to prevent students from seeking education overseas & thereby save forex plus produce much needed technocrats
I sincerely thank @MFA_SriLanka for the donation of Rs.27.7 Mn raised through network of #LKA Missions overseas for the #COVID19 Fund.
The unprecedented response by #LKA community, Assns & well-wishers, despite hardships in their countries of residence, is greatly appreciated
#Dengue #COVID19LK கொவிட் அச்சுறுத்தலுக்கு மத்தியில் டெங்கு தலை தூக்குமா? மழை காலத்துடன் டெங்கு மீண்டும் அழிவை ஏற்படுத்தும் அபாயம் ஆரம்பமாகியுள்ளது! (1)
Live from the virtual #WHA73 https://t.co/m39Pnt8JUw
Sri Lankan Journalists You Can Follow for Reliable Updates
ICC Cricket Committee issues recommendations to mitigate the risks posed by the COVID-19 "Use of saliva to polish the ball prohibited" https://t.co/QDGFHQPHfi
Canadian Prime Minister issues statement on Sri Lanka's War Anniversary "Learning from the past is crucial to building for the future. I reiterate the call for Sri Lanka to pursue a meaningful accountability process." https://t.co/zyj1sP8aXf
WATCH : Rajapakses managed to debunk two myths in Sri Lankan society : "LTTE will never be able to rise its ugly head anymore" Senior Journalist Dr. Ranga Kalansooroya @rkalansooriya https://t.co/KR8fPwl3EZ
WATCH : Why did you run out Aravinda De Silva in 2003 WC Semi Final ? @Bloktimus questions @KumarSanga2 https://t.co/rdRCNQ3DUT
240 Baby Sea-turtles make their first walk home #Matara #SriLanka
#CoronaVirus in #SriLanka!
😷Total 991 infected
😷About 550 navy personnel infected
😷About 44,400 total tests
😷559 recovered & discharged
😷About 59,000 arrested over curfew violations
😷17 arrested over fake news spreading
https://t.co/Y8SGB9qJRI
#LKA #COVID19 #COVID19SL
Defence Ministry instructs security forces in North to take necessary action to prevent any gatherings due to risks of coronavirus - Defence Ministry #LKA #SriLanka
Weather Alert❗
Very heavy rains ☔ above 150 mm, strong winds 70kmph, rough seas are likely at some places. Cyclone #Amphan 🌀 is now an extremely severe cyclonic storm and to landfall Bangladesh https://t.co/EEaIbF7KsI #LKA #WeatherSL #SriLanka
Colombo Stock Exchange S&P SL20 Index during trading today gained 5.25%, marking the highest ↗️ daily percentage gain in the index since it was formed in 2012.
#LKA #SriLanka #COVID19SL #Economy @CSE_Media
Supreme Court postpones further consideration of FR petitions filed challenging elections date till tomorrow 10 am - adaderana #LKA #SriLanka #GenElecSL
@ksubasgar I also had faced the same experience.Even questioned in the Parliament in last February.If they search for narcotics they must apply the same procedure in other areas, specially Western province.
Award-winning writer Shakthika Sathkumara's next hearing is due to take place in Sri Lanka tomorrow. He is facing up to 10 years in prison for a short story. We continue to call for the investigation to be dropped. https://t.co/bDnGLqzI7q #FreeShakthika #SriLanka @shakthika1
It's only partly true that SLC doesn't run on public money
A) it came out during COPE proceedings, that when @OfficialSLC needs money because of these development projects they take loans advances from the GOSL & from State owned Commercial Banks with gov guarantees. (1/4) https://t.co/HRVlAIHM01
Just leaving this here.
#LKA #SriLanka
National War Heroes Day Celebrations will be held at the Battaramulla War Heroes Memorial (near Parliament grounds) at 4.00 pm on 19.05.2020.
The event will be broadcast live on all TV channels and official social media pages.
#PMDNews #GRSM #warherosdaycelebrations https://t.co/p1XuxyhZSn
@Seelan92 @SarojaSirisena So much for being a diplomat and PR official, she blocked me. 😂
What is Coronavirus or COVID-19 virus?
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.
Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.
The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is be well informed about the COVID-19 virus, the disease it causes and how it spreads. Protect yourself and others from infection by washing your hands or using an alcohol based rub frequently and not touching your face.
The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it’s important that you also practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow).
At this time, there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. However, there are many ongoing clinical trials evaluating potential treatments. WHO will continue to provide updated information as soon as clinical findings become available.
How You Can Prevent Coronavirus in Sri Lanka?
To prevent infection and to slow transmission of COVID-19, do the following:
- Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, or clean them with alcohol-based hand rub.
- Maintain at least 1 metre distance between you and people coughing or sneezing.
- Avoid touching your face.
- Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
- Stay home if you feel unwell.
- Refrain from smoking and other activities that weaken the lungs.
- Practice physical distancing by avoiding unnecessary travel and staying away from large groups of people.
Other Trust-able Sources Where You Can Learn About Prevention
- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention.html
- https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/technical-guidance/infection-prevention-and-control
- https://www.npr.org/2020/02/27/810016611/coronavirus-101-what-you-need-to-know-to-prepare-and-prevent
- https://www.healthline.com/health/coronavirus-covid-19#prevention
What Are The Symptoms of Coronavirus or COVID-19?
The COVID-19 virus affects different people in different ways. COVID-19 is a respiratory disease and most infected people will develop mild to moderate symptoms and recover without requiring special treatment. People who have underlying medical conditions and those over 60 years old have a higher risk of developing severe disease and death.
Common symptoms include:
- fever
- tiredness
- dry cough.
Other symptoms include:
- shortness of breath
- aches and pains
- sore throat
- and very few people will report diarrhoea, nausea or a runny nose.
People with mild symptoms who are otherwise healthy should self-isolate and contact their medical provider or a COVID-19 information line for advice on testing and referral.
People with fever, cough or difficulty breathing should call their doctor and seek medical attention.
Other Trust-able Sources Where You Can Learn About Symptoms
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