COLOMBO, June 1 -- Sri Lanka reported its 11th COVID-19 related death and six new confirmed cases on Monday, bringing the country's total case count to 1,639, according to data from the Health Promotion Bureau.
Local media reported that the latest COVID-19 related death was that of a 45-year old male who recently returned to Sri Lanka from Kuwait and was being treated at the ICU of the Homagama Hospital in Colombo District.
Prasanna Ranatunga, Minister of Industrial Export, Investment Promotion, Tourism and Aviation, told local media on Monday that all arrivals at the country's main Bandaranaike International Airport will be subjected to PCR tests henceforth.
Ten more COVID-19 patients recovered and were discharged from hospital today, bringing the country's total recoveries to 811.
A curfew used to contain COVID-19 was eased on May 26 to allow the resumption of economic activity. Curfew is currently enforced daily between the hours of 10 p.m. and 4 a.m.
娱乐英语资讯:Kate Hudsons son excited seeing mom on TV
娱乐英语资讯:Gisele Bundchen wears nothing but a dripping wet dress
娱乐英语资讯:Portman regrets nude scene
娱乐英语资讯:Leona Lewis too shy to go nude
娱乐英语资讯:Stars arrive for Roberto Cavalli and H & M fashion party
娱乐英语资讯:Nicole Rucgue, Joel Madden to wed after birth
娱乐英语资讯:Lindsay Lohan to be freed from rehab this week
娱乐英语资讯:Britney Spears told to pay most of K-Feds fees
娱乐英语资讯:Mel B enlists Posh to design sexy frocks
娱乐英语资讯:Scarlett Johansson donates money for Sri Lankan kids
娱乐英语资讯:Gloves making a comeback as alternative accessory to brag bag
娱乐英语资讯:Rome International Film Festival opens
娱乐英语资讯:Beach Bunny: At LA Fashion Week Spring 2008
娱乐英语资讯:Shakira: I dont need a wedding ring
娱乐英语资讯:Britney fans being urged to boycott her new album
娱乐英语资讯:Wood plans to cover up Beatles tattoo
娱乐英语资讯:Brad Pitt ready to rumble in boxing movie
娱乐英语资讯:Quickie Vegas wedding for Pamela Anderson
娱乐英语资讯:Jennifer Aniston staying at a haunted hotel
娱乐英语资讯:Charlotte Church names her baby girl
娱乐英语资讯:Britney Spears stripped children custody
娱乐英语资讯:Accused Uma Thurman stalker indicted
娱乐英语资讯:Stars at the 18th annual Courage in Journalism awards
娱乐英语资讯:Eva desperately takes hubbys name
娱乐英语资讯:Halle Berry desperate to work in beaus restaurant
娱乐英语资讯:Jennifer Aniston tops US magazine cover face list
娱乐英语资讯:Hudson, Robinson officially divorced
娱乐英语资讯:Wedding bells not far off for Pamela Anderson
娱乐英语资讯:New curvier Nicole Richies beach life
娱乐英语资讯:Xu Sanduo chosen as Baidu Logo Feature Person of the Month