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NMRA clears Chinese Sinopharm vaccine

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May 8, 2021

The National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) gave regulatory clearance for the use of the Chinese Sinopharm vaccine which will be rolled out today, an official said.

The World Health Organization announced on Friday it had approved a Covid-19 vaccine from China’s state-owned drugmaker Sinopharm for emergency use, reports Reuters.

The vaccine, one of two main Chinese shots that collectively have already been given to hundreds of millions of people in China and abroad, becomes the first Covid-19 shot developed by a non-Western country to win the WHO’s backing.

It is also the first time the WHO has given emergency use approval to any Chinese vaccine for any infectious disease.

A WHO emergency listing is a signal to national regulators on a product’s safety and efficacy, and would allow the shot to be included in COVAX, the global programme to provide vaccines mainly for poor countries.

The WHO has previously given emergency approval to Covid-19 vaccines developed by Pfizer-BioNTech, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, and, last week, Moderna, added Reuters.

Indian Covid strain detected in Sri Lanka

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May 8, 2021

A returnee from abroad tested positive for the INDIAN variant of Covid-19 (variant B1.617) for the first time in Sri Lanka in a quarantine center – Dr. Chandima Jeewandara, University of Sri Jayawardenapura said.

SL condemns attack on Maldivian speaker

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May 8, 2021

Sri Lanka condemns the terrorist attack on Mohamed Abdulla Nasheed who is the Speaker of the Maldivian Parliament and the former President of Maldives on May 6, 2021, a statement from the Foreign Ministry said.
“At this most critical time, the people and the Government of Sri Lanka join in expressing solidarity with the people and the Government of Maldives while strongly condemning all forms of violence,” the statement said.

1889 Covid cases today

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May 7, 2021

With another 792 Covid-19 positive cases reported today, the daily total in Sri Lanka increased to 1,889, Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva said.

Govt to roll out Sinopharm vaccine next week

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May 7, 2021

The government is planning to vaccinate people with Chinese Sinopharm vaccine next week, a Minister said.

State Minister Prof. Channa Jayasumana said the World Health Organisation is expected to list the vaccine for emergency use soon.

Wildlife conservation authorities close forest bungalows and campsites due to Covid -19

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May 7, 2021

All the circuit bungalows, forest bungalows and campsites coming under the purview of the wildlife conservation authorities and meant for tourists will be closed, the Department said.

The decision has been taken to control the spread of Covid-19.

Schools, pre-schools and universities to remain closed indefinitely

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May 7, 2021

Schools, pre-schools and universities to remain closed indefinitely All the schools, pre-schools, tuition classes and universities islandwide will remain closed till further notice, Education Minister Prof. G.L. Pieris.

He said the decision was taken following advice by the health authorities regarding the Covid situation.

Work on Ruwanpura expressway launched

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May 7, 2021

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa graced the inauguration of the construction work of phase 1 of the seventh expressway in the country named ‘Ruwanpura Expressway (E-06)’. Road Development Authority (RDA) Chairman C. P. Athuluwage said the construction to kicked off today. It is constructed from Kahathuduwa to Ingiriya as the first leg of the project.The total distance of the Ruwanpura Expressway from Kahathuduwa to Pelmadulla is 73.9 km and the Phase 1 to the proposed section is 24.3 km.

Twelve more GN divisions isolated

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May 7, 2021

Twelve more Grama Niladhari Divisions in three Districts have been isolated with immediate effect, Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva said. Among them are Halputa, Kesbewa East, Makandana West & Niungama GN Divisions in Piliyandala Police area, Polhena, Pimbura and Yatiyana.

11 more Covid deaths reported

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May 6, 2021

The health authorities said 11 more Covid -19 deaths were reported today increasing the total fatalities in Sri Lanka to 745.

People with a travel history to India will not be allowed in Sri Lanka

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May 6, 2021

Passengers with a travel history to India within last 14 days will not be permitted to disembark in Sri Lanka with immediate effect, the chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Upul Dharmadasa said.

Another 546 cases reported increasing daily Covid cases to 1851

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May 6, 2021

With another 546 Covid-19 positive cases reported today, the daily total in Sri Lanka increased to 1,851 ,Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva said

1305 more Covid cases so far today

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May 6, 2021

Some 1,305 more persons tested positive for Covid -19 today, Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva said.

Drone technology to monitor traffic movements

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May 6, 2021

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The police launched a pilot project on Wednesday in Nugegoda to use modern technology to control traffic congestion and to arrest errant drivers.Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said drone cameras would be used to monitor traffic movements and detect reckless driving.

Two more GN divisions isolated

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May 6, 2021

Two Grama Niladhari Divisions in Nuwara Eliya and Trincomalee Districts Isolated
General Shavendra Silva, Commander of the Army who is the Head of the National Operations Center for Prevention of Covid 19 outbreak, announces that Grama Niladhari Divisions in Nuwara Eliya and Trincomalee Districts have been designated as isolated areas with effect from 6.25 am today.

They are the Panamgammana Grama Niladhari Division (473) of Nuwara-Eliya and Andamkulam Grama Niladhari Division of Trincomalee.

EMA approval for chinese vaccine soon

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May 6, 2021

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has started a rolling review of China’s Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine, the EU’s top drug regulator announced Tuesday, and experts said that once the vaccine is approved, China will further fulfill its international responsibilities as a major power and provide support to the international community in the pandemic fight, the Chinese media reported.According to the Chinese media , Sinovac and another China-produced COVID-19 jab, Sinopharm, are also under WHO assessment for emergency use, and results are anticipated in a week.

No national lockdown – Health Minister

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May 6, 2021

Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi said the government would respond to the COVID-19 pandemic while carrying out the economic activities.

She told Parliament that if the economy collapses, there would not be money to be used for COVID-19 prevention operations even.

Responding to a statement made by Chief Opposition Whip Lakshman Kiriella, who asked whether the government was going for a complete lockdown, she said the globally accepted method was to combat COVID-19 pandemic while securing the economy.

SL , Nepal seeks to strengthen cooperation in construction sector

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May 5, 2021

Sri Lanka Embassy in Nepal partnered with the Export Development Board of Sri Lanka (EDB) to connect construction industry stakeholders of the two countries in a webinar titled “Collaboration in the Construction Industry between Sri Lanka and Nepal “on Tuesday, May 4,2021, a statement from the Foreign Ministry said.

In his opening remarks, EDB Chairman Suresh de Mel described Nepal as an important market for joint ventures in the construction industry and elaborated the Sri Lankan industry’s strengths and capabilities to cater to the international market. He mentioned in particular the expertise shown by Sri Lanka in green construction, urban infrastructure, soil and geology, hydropower and low cost housing.

Ambassador Himalee Arunatilaka highlighted the event as an opportunity to elevate the existing friendship between Sri Lanka and Nepal to a productive economic partnership. She expressed the hope that the interaction will go beyond business connections to include prospects for capacity building and training opportunities as well.

Public Security Minister wants Speaker to bar Rishad from attending Parliament

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May 5, 2021

Public Security Minister Sarath Weerasekara requested Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardane not to allow MP Rishard Bathiudeen, held under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), to attend Parliament until the investigations against him were completed.

He told Parliament that any MP held under PTA should not be allowed to attend Parliament .

A little, fierce tiger.

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May 5, 2021

PCR testing to be increased

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May 4, 2021

Positive test result by using rapid test for COVID-19, quick fast antibody point of care testing. Lab performing rapid diagnostic test for antibodies to detect presence of antigens COVID-19 disease. — Positive test result by using rapid test for COVID-19, quick fast antibody point of care testing.

The Cabinet decided to increase the PCR testing capacity to cope with the present surge of Covid cases, a minister said. Co-Cabinet spokesman Dr. Ramesh Pathirane told the Cabinet press conference today that the government had identified the need to do it.

O/L , A/L exam syllabuses structured

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May 4, 2021

The government decided to restructure the syllabuses of G.C.E. Ordinary Level and Advanced Level Examinations .

According to the approval given ,the O/L exam will be conducted in August instead of in December . The A/L exam will be conducted in December.It had been done as an exercise for students to save time and complete their graduate studies at an early stage of their lives.

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