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There May Never Be A Covid-19 Vaccine: Who Expert

An effective vaccine to protect against coronavirus may never be developed, a special envoy to the World Health Organisation (WHO) on COVID-19 has said.

Trump Admits Up To 100,000 Could Die Of Coronavirus

US, (DAILY MAIL), 04 MAY 2020 - President Donald Trump expressed optimism that there would be a coronavirus vaccine by the conclusion of 2020.

RUSSIA SEES RECORD RISE AS VIRUS CASES SURGE PAST 130,000

Russia’s official fatality rate has remained low in comparison to countries like Italy, Spain and the United States Russia’s official fatality rate has remained low in comparison to countries like Italy, Spain and the United States (DM)

NOT A TIME TO PLAY ADVERSARIAL POLITICS– RANIL WICKREMESINGHE

Crisis is completely new. Not only here but in the rest of the world also the oppositions are active in giving out their viewpoints We would like the government to succeed. That is why we are asking for testing How can we expect a globalised trading system or a semiglobalized economy to operate when there is no leadership?

REDEFINING E-COMMERCE IN SRI LANKA: PROSPECTS POST COVID-19

The COVID-19 global pandemic is likely the defining event of the decade, if not more and its implications are expected to change the way we work, socialise and behave. Rapidly evolving consumer buying behaviour and the pivot to online shopping is one such outcome of the pandemic and its associated social distancing measures.

How bad is COVID-19's impact on Asian developing economies?

In its April World Economic Outlook, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts a baseline case of negative 3 percent global ‘growth’ in 2020, rebounding to 5.8 percent in 2021. But it warns that things could get a lot worse.

COVID-19 Lessons: ‘Free and Fair' Avurudu, May Day, Vesak and Elections

It would be rather immoral to say Covid is a blessing in disguise, but surely there is a ‘silver lining’ in it. Conducting elections without people’s participation would be a farce and not practical.

Covid-19 Control And Prevention President Stresses Need To Strengthen Control Activities

Around 997 Navy officers have been subjected to PCR tests. Out of this only 159 have been tested positive. Around 80% of them have not shown any symptoms. Doctors said that it is due to the enhanced immunity developed within the body.

Detection Of Covid-19 Cases Could Go Beyond Vesak: Dr. Jasinghe

COVID-19 Situation Report | As at May 01, 2020

Don't Deploy Trainee Graduates To Covid19 Programme: EC

The Elections Commission (EC) has instructed the government not to proceed with its decision to deploy trainee graduates to the health programme to control the Covid-19 viral infection.

Mangala Says President's Reply Important Constitutional Questions Avoids

He tweeted: PB responds to my letter in ‘koheda yanne - malle pol’ style

‘High Confidence' Covid-19 Originated In Wuhan Lab: Trump

President Donald Trump told reporters he believes Covid-19 originated from the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China, declining to elaborate why, after US intelligence said it believes the virus was natural in origin.

Budget Delay Could Handicap Fiscal Measures Required To Soften Covid-19 Impact: CB

1, Points out importance of strengthening revenue mobilisation to minimise adverse impact on fiscal policy and debt sustainability 2, Submission of budget for 2020 was delayed amidst the presidential election held in November 2019 3, Cautions govt. against plans to increase public sector recruitment 4,Calls for fiscal consolidation efforts through improved revenue mobilisation and prudent spending

Coronavirus And Invasion Of Privacy

With the number of COVID-19 patients in Sri Lanka relatively fast mounting, the behaviour of local media during the coverage of the pandemic has also increasingly drawing flack from the defence and health authorities. This media behaviour is under scrutiny again especially after hundreds of Navy personnel fell victim to coronavirus, as the media coverage of the situation has started to reflect adversely on them as well as on the activities of the armed forces who are engaged in combating the pandemic.

Covid-19 – An Unprecedented Crisis And Also A Tantalising Opportunity

Henry Kissinger, in one of his infrequent statements says, “When the COVID-19 pandemic is over, many countries’ institutions will be perceived as having failed. Whether this judgment is objectively fair is irrelevant. The reality is the world will never be the same after the coronavirus. To argue now about the past only makes it harder to do what has to be done.”

Slumdog Millionaire Actor Irrfan Khan Has Died Aged 53

It has been widely reported that Irrfan had been diagnosed with an neuroendocrine tumour in March 2018

Union Bank Continues To Support Customers To Overcome Impacts Of Covid-19

In keeping with its corporate ethos to create a better tomorrow for the community, Union Bank continued its commitment to support and empower the bank’s customers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

A New World After Covid-19

Governments now keep devising ways and means to opening up their economies, Likewise, COVID-19 is likely to alter global economic development models, at least in the short-term.

Coronavirus Test Kits Validated Before Use - Dr. Anil Jasinghe

There is a possibility that we would get more cases from the areas where these people have visited, By now, in the field we can cater to more than 1500 and in the laboratories we are going to further increase our capacity, Another lab is coming up in the Mulleriyawa hospital premises with the assistance of Asian Development Bank

Lankan Medic's Prediction Becomes Reality

COVID-19 will have several peaks First peak likely to finish by end June Over 39 types of coronavirus strains Don’t open countries until vaccine in place

Restaurants, Cafes, Eateries, Pubs And Recreational Clubs – Potential Strategies And Focus Areas

At the time of writing this article, we have completed 5 weeks of curfew and lockdown in Sri Lanka due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The overall economy has been impacted due to this pandemic with small businesses being hit the most.

‘How Many Have To Die?'

Neville voices fears over Premier League plans

Spread Of Covid-19 In Clusters, Now Under Control: Dr. Jasinghe

With the detection of two COVID-19 infected people at Dabare Mawatha in Narahenpita, the road was closed and placed under isolation. Embilipitiya Chief Magistrate R. Widanagama decided to undergo a 14day period of self-isolation. At Kabagamuwa in the Bulathkohupitiya Secretariat Division more than 100 families at the Tummuduna village were placed under isolation from yesterday

A Global Crisis Like No Other Needs A Global Response Like No Other

A global crisis like no other needs a global response like no other

Coronavirus Diary- Part 2: Wanathamulla And Hobson's Choice

When I started writing this Coronavirus Diary, I had no idea how it was going to develop. We think one thing leads to the other. But Coronavirus is different. It always gets back to itself.

Smoking In Time Of Corona: Why Limiting Smoking Important In Battle Against Covid-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has already claimed thousands of lives worldwide. As expected with any respiratory illness, there is clear evidence that smokers are much more vulnerable to COVID-19 than non-smokers.

StanChart Steps Up For Clients Affected By Covid-19

Standard Chartered Sri Lanka has stepped up to support clients affected by the COVID19 pandemic, announcing a series of relief measures and innovative concessions for the benefit of retail and corporate clients.

Lockdown: A Principal Way To Contain Covid-19, Fraying At The Edges

Agitations against the lockdown have taken place in about 25States in the United States. In the UK, some conservative politicians have come out against it. In India, there have been violent resistance to being tested for COVID-19, Trump is keen to move the national discussion from public health to the economy as he is widely flayed by the liberal media for not doing enough to fight the virus, South Korea, which was among the first to be infected, contained the viral infection not with a lockdown but by testing widely and providing first rate medical treatment to the infected.

Govt. To Bolster Covid-19 Testing

SL not advanced to community transmission yet

Do Not Use Schools As Quarantine Centres - UNP

The United National Party (UNP) yesterday urged the government not to use schools to station security forces who return from leave and as quarantine centres, UNP General Secretary Akila Viraj Kariyawasam said yesterday.