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26 more coronavirus cases detected in Jaffna Tirunelveli market area
Another 26 COVID-19 cases had been detected on Sunday, from the Tirunelveli Market in Jaffna, which was the epicentre of the recent outbreak in the town, Dr. A. Kethiswaran, Regional Director Health Services told the media yesterday.
The market and its surroundings had been reopened on April 11 following a 19-day lockdown. However, 378 PCR tests were conducted after the Sinhala and Tamil New Year and 26 of them proved positive.
Dr. Kethiswaran warned last week that there might be a spike in COVID-19 cases in Jaffna after the New Year celebrations.
A large number of COVID-19 cases had been reported in Jaffna in the past few weeks. Thus, the people should adhere to health guidelines. If people did not follow the guidelines, there would be a spike in cases and then some places would have to be lockdown, he warned.
“It’s too early to say whether we have to close the area down. We are monitoring the situation,” DR. Kethiswaran said.
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Rs. 1,000 million allocated to Local Authorities for enhancing facilities at tourist attractions is tax revenue – State Minister of Provincial Councils, Local Government, and Environment
State Minister of Provincial Councils, Local Government, and Environment Janaka Wakkumbura during a press briefing held at the Presidential Media Centre (PMC) on the theme ‘Collective Path to a Stable Country’ on Monday (18) confirmed that the Rs. 1,000 million allocated to the Local Authorities for enhancing facilities at places of tourist attraction was tax revenue. He said that the projects undertaken by the local authorities will be completed by the end of August.
Further more the state minister reiterated that the government under the leadership of President Ranil Wickremesinghe has successfully fulfilled a significant portion of its promises .
Among the promise accomplished in addition to enhancing facilities at tourist attractions, the construction of 162 bridges at a cost of Rs. 16,000 million was nearing completion and some will be made accessible to the public before 10th April while the remainder will be completed by August 2024.
The state minister said that of the 29,000 multi-purpose development officers contracted by the government, 26.400 have been provided with permanent appointments while the remaining 2,600 will be offered permanent employment by 31st December 2024.
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Heat Index at ‘Caution’ level in North-western, North-central, Eastern provinces and Mannar, Vavuniya, Monaragala, Rathnapura, Colombo and Gampaha districts
Heat Index advisory issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre At 4.00 p.m. 18 March 2024, valid for 19 March 2024
The Natural hazards Early Warning Centre has warned that the Heat Index, the temperature felt on the human body is expected to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in North-western, North-central, Eastern provinces and Mannar, Vavuniya, Monaragala, Rathnapura, Colombo and Gampaha districts.
The Heat Index Forecast is calculated by using relative humidity and maximum temperature and this is the condition that is felt on your body. This is not the forecast of maximum temperature. It is generated by the Department of Meteorology for the next day period and prepared by using global numerical weather prediction model data.
Effect of the heat index on human body is mentioned in the above table and it is prepared on the advice of the Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medical Services.
ACTION REQUIRED
Job sites: Stay hydrated and takes breaks in the shade as often as possible.
Indoors: Check up on the elderly and the sick.
Vehicles: Never leave children unattended.
Outdoors: Limit strenuous outdoor activities, find shade and stay hydrated.
Dress: Wear lightweight and white or light-colored clothing.
Note:
In addition, please refer to advisories issued by the Disaster Preparedness & Response Division, Ministry of Health in this regard as well. For further clarifications please contact 011-7446491.
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Dry weather except for showers in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts in the evening or night
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 19 March 2024 by the Department of Meteorology
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Galle and Kalutara districts during the morning
Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts in the evening or night. Mainly dry weather will prevail elsewhere of the island.
Winds will be north-easterly or variable in direction and wind speed will be (15-25) kmph. Wind speed may increase up to (35–40) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Puttalam to Kankasanthurai via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil.
The sea areas off the coasts extending from Puttalam to Kankasanthurai via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil can be moderate at times.
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