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Coronavirus continues to set new records in the country
By Rathindra Kuruwita
The hitherto the highest number of COVID-19 cases in a single day of 3,793 had been reported on August 18, Deputy Director General of Health Services Dr. Hemantha Herath said yesterday. The previous highest number of daily cases was 3,676, which was reported on 17 August.
The highest number of daily deaths so far, 186, was recorded on Wednesday as well. Among them were four people under 30.
The Gampaha District General Hospital’s Consultant Respiratory Physician Dr. Bodhika Samarasekera said that COVID-19 cases with complications were rising. Most patients were having 20% lung capacity, he said.
“These people need oxygen. When the number of cases goes up, so does that of patients needing oxygen,” he said.
Dr. Samarasekera said that all patients who had received both jabs survived. “They didn’t even have to be in the ICU. So, it is really important that we get both vaccines. Moreover, those without symptoms and those with mild symptoms can stay at home and recover. However, they must be rushed to hospital if they face any respiratory issues. If they come without delay, we can save their lives,” he said.
Bandarawela Hospital started cremating the remains of COVID-19 patients piling up in its morgue. The morgue at the hospital was small and it did not have refrigerator facilities, hospital staff said.
The Election Commission of Sri Lnka [ECSL] taking another step forward in ensuring free and fair elections, launched a Mobile Application for the speedy resolution of disputes arising during elections.
The Election Disputes Resolution (EDR) App a simple and efficient way to report election issues instantly will be put to test during the forthcoming Local Authorities Election
It can be downloaded on Appstore and Google Play
Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) MURASAME arrived at the Port of Colombo on a replenishment visit this morning (22 Mar 25).
The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.
JMSDF MURASAME is a 151m long Destroyer commanded by Commander HAYAKAWA Masahiro. Meanwhile, she is manned by a crew of 200.
During her stay in Colombo, crew members of the ship are expected to visit some tourist attractions in the city of Colombo and the ship is scheduled to depart the island on 25 Mar 25.
It has been reported that two persons riding a motorcycle were killed in a shooting incident that took place around 11.45pm on Friday [21] night , in front of the southern entrance of the Devundara Sri Vishnu Devalaya, on Sinhasana Road.
The unidentified gunmen, who arrived in a van, opened fire using a T-56 assault rifle and 9 mm firearms before fleeing the scene. The police have recovered 39 T-56 bullet casings, two T-56 rounds of live ammunition, a T-56 magazine, three 9 mm bullet casings, and one 9mm live ammunition.
The van suspected to have been used by the shooters was found abandoned and set on fire on a side road about 800 meters from the crime scene.
The two deceased victims have been identified as Tikira Hennedige Yomesh Nadishan and Marakkala Manage Pasidu Tharuka, both residents of Sinhasana Road, Devinuwara.
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