header logo
සිංහලதமிழ்
SLIC
Rhythms of Lanka
Latest
COVID: 488 new infections and 23 more deaths confirmed today
Oct 16, 202105:44 PM
Google NewsAdd on Google
COVID: 488 new infections and 23 more deaths confirmed today
Mobitel Inner

The Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health says 488 more people were tested positive for the novel coronavirus so far today (October 16).

 

This brings the total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in the country to 530,909.

 

Reportedly, more than 25,000 virus-infected patients are undergoing treatment at the moment at hospitals, treatment centres, and undergoing home-based care. 

 

The total number of coronavirus recoveries reached 492,305 after 347 more patients in total were discharged from medical care earlier today.

 

In the meantime, the total number of people, who died of COVID-19 infection in Sri Lanka, moved up as 23 more fatalities were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services on Friday (October 15).

 

The new development has pushed the official death toll from the virus outbreak in the country to 13,472.

 

The latest victims include 17 males and 06 females, the Department of Government Information said.

 

 

 

MostRead
Mobitel Upahara
VideoStories
SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam released on bail Court imposes foreign travel ban

SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam released on bail Court imposes foreign travel ban

“This is nothing but a dishonest move” Fresh debate over proposal to extend judges’ retirement age

“This is nothing but a dishonest move” Fresh debate over proposal to extend judges’ retirement age

Cardinal opposes death penalty; Colombo Archdiocese reaffirms support for Easter Sunday victims

Cardinal opposes death penalty; Colombo Archdiocese reaffirms support for Easter Sunday victims

“Is this really the country’s biggest problem?” Sajith questions judges’ retirement age proposal

“Is this really the country’s biggest problem?” Sajith questions judges’ retirement age proposal

Govt. defends 22A draft gazette Opposition says govt. demonstrating a dictatorial approach

Govt. defends 22A draft gazette Opposition says govt. demonstrating a dictatorial approach

“I stayed on until tariff was brought down” Mahinda Samarasinghe rules out return to active politics

“I stayed on until tariff was brought down” Mahinda Samarasinghe rules out return to active politics

Colourful giants take over Colombo Sky! Derana–Signal International Kite Festival held at Galle Face

Colourful giants take over Colombo Sky! Derana–Signal International Kite Festival held at Galle Face

Security heightened at Kuruwita Prison following deadly inmate clashes

Security heightened at Kuruwita Prison following deadly inmate clashes

Over 200 vehicles participate in 'Derana-Signal Colombo International Kite Festival' promo parade

Over 200 vehicles participate in 'Derana-Signal Colombo International Kite Festival' promo parade

'Independent Operations Centre members meet Malwatu chief prelate over proposed judicial amendments

'Independent Operations Centre members meet Malwatu chief prelate over proposed judicial amendments

Government deceived the public through false pledges – MP Dilith Jayaweera

Government deceived the public through false pledges – MP Dilith Jayaweera

UNP warns proposed extension of judges' retirement age risks sparking youth unrest

UNP warns proposed extension of judges' retirement age risks sparking youth unrest

Adverse weather claims eight lives, affects over 16,000 people islandwide

Adverse weather claims eight lives, affects over 16,000 people islandwide

Eight dead, over 11,000 affected by adverse weather Heavy rains expected after Thursday: Met. Dept.

Eight dead, over 11,000 affected by adverse weather Heavy rains expected after Thursday: Met. Dept.

Parliament heats up over judges’ retirement age 22A draft will be gazetted shortly: Justice Minister

Parliament heats up over judges’ retirement age 22A draft will be gazetted shortly: Justice Minister

Lassana Flora