coronavirus

The validity period of all types of visas issued to foreigners who are currently residing in Sri Lanka, has been extended till May 12, 2020 due to the spread of the Covid-19, the Immigration and Emigration Department said. Accordingly, the validity period of all types of visas had been extended for a period of 30 days from March 14 to …

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has asked Muslims to wait for more clarity on the coronavirus pandemic before planning any travel for pilgrimage, the minister for Hajj and Umrah told Al-Ekhbariya TV on Tuesday. “We’ve asked the world not to rush with regards to Hajj groups until the path of the epidemic becomes clear, keeping in mind the safety of pilgrims and public …

In a special statement issued at the National Operation Centre for the prevention of Covid-19, the Health Services Director General Dr. Anil Jasinghe details several hospitals which have been assigned to care for persons suspected of having contracted the Coronavirus. They are the Homagama Base hospital for patients from the Colombo District, the Minuwangoda Hospital and Beruwela Hospitals have been …

The government of Sri Lanka and Uber are joining forces to deliver essential supplies as part of efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the country. Uber Eats will enable people to receive essential food items and support the government’s guidelines by staying at home. Users can now get groceries safely delivered on the same day, in full compliance …

Curfew imposed in Colombo, Gampaha,Kalutara,Puttalam, Kandy and Jaffna districts will continue until further notice, Presidential Media Division said. It said curfew which was lifted in other 19 Districts at 6.00 am today will be re-imposed at 2.00pm and will continue till 6.00 am on April 6.