8,773 persons under medical care at over 60 treatment centres
Random testing on persons leaving the Western Province to continue
Testing will also be carried out at expressway exit points
By Shailendree Wickrama Adittiya
The Divulapitiya, Peliyagoda and Prisons triple COVID-19 cluster that emerged on 4 October expanded to 33,954 patients with 364 persons testing positive for the virus yesterday.
According to the Department of Government Information, patients detected yesterday include 364 associates of the Peliyagoda COVID-19 cluster.
The total number of patients detected in the island is 37,631, and the patients include 1,632 Sri Lankan returnees from abroad, 950 Navy personnel and their close contacts, 651 persons linked to the Kandakadu cluster and 126 foreigners.
PHI Union warns of high spread of COVID-19
Requests Govt. to impose strict movement restrictions in high-risk areas
Over 15,000 COVID-19 patients detected from Colombo District
NOCPCO reviews isolation status in several areas
By Shailendree Wickrama Adittiya
The country’s total COVID-19 patient count increased to 37,261, with health authorities stating that 592 persons tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday.
The patients detected yesterday include 554 associates of the Peliyagoda COVID-19 cluster and 38 persons linked to the Prisons COVID-19 cluster. The triple clusters, which include the Divulapitiya cluster as well, has thus increased to 33,590 patients.
According to the situation report published yesterday by the Epidemiology Unit, 1,630 Sri Lankan returnees from abroad, 950 Navy personnel and their contacts, 651 persons linked to the Kandakadu cluster, and 126 foreigners are also among the COVID-19 patients identified in the island.
Thursday, 17 December 2020 - 14:01
Expressing his views to the media, Government Medical Officers Association Editor Dr. Haritha Aluthge states that if the public acts irresponsibly, strict travel restrictions will have to be imposed again in the future.
The National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated that among the 616 patients reported in Sri Lanka, 266 patients which is the highest number of cases were reported from the Colombo District.
From the Borella, 65 cases were reported, while 62 persons were reported from the Mattakkuliya and 17 from Slave Island.
Meanwhile, 99 patients were identified from the Kandy District, and 94 patients were reported from the Gampaha District.
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