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COVID–19 Vaccines: Everything You Need To Know

The arrival and rollout of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, the first COVID–19 vaccine procured by Sri Lanka, is a small but optimistic step towards protecting the local population against the disease, and minimising the spread of the virus.

Two Hundred Deaths In 12 Months: Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 Fatality Data Analysed

At the time of publication, Sri Lanka has recorded 305 deaths as a result of COVID-19, which first emerged a little over a year ago in Wuhan, China.

Sri Lanka Conducts Trials Ahead Of Vaccine Rollout

Health workers are preparing for the distribution of the first #COVID-19 vaccine to be administered in Sri Lanka. The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, which is manufactured in India, will arrive this week as a grant from the Indian government.

#COVID19 Vaccines In Sri Lanka Soon: Which Are Our Most Viable Options?

The search for a viable vaccine for COVID-19 will go down in history as the fastest vaccine discovery in medical history.

Couples And Families Separated Due To COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Long To Be Reunited

The last time Ramona Abeygunesekera-Kolar (33) saw her husband was ten days after their wedding.

Sri Lankan Physician Behind Oxford COVID-19 Vaccine

With news of a Sri Lankan-born physician being involved in the development of a vaccine against COVID-19, the query of when the world will see a fully developed vaccine has been on everyone’s mind.

Delays And Dilemmas: A/Levels During COVID-19

“There was one student, a friend of mine, who came to the exam as usual.

Curfew, Lockdown And Restrictions To Movement: On What Legal Basis?

Most Sri Lankans have spent a considerable portion of this past year with some form of restriction to their movement as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Western Province is currently in limbo — some parts of it isolated, and as of Wednesday (11), travel outside the province, restricted.

In Conversation w/ Ali Zahir Moulana: COVID-19 Muslim Burials — Will They, Won’t They?

The past week has been rife with news that Sri Lanka’s Muslim community will be granted their request to bury #COVID19 dead, instead of have their bodies cremated — although there has been no official confirmation of the fact by authorities. Ali Zahir Moulana, a former state minister, who has been vocal on this issue throughout the pandemic, joins Roar Media to discuss the latest developments.

One Month In — Where Do We Stand?

It has been a month to the date that the first case of COVID-19 was detected once more in the community, some two months after the ‘Navy cluster’ — also the largest at the time — was successfully managed.

Planning Ahead: Responding To The Economic Impact Of Migrant Worker Repatriation

Since the late 1970s, outward migration has been crucial for the Sri Lankan economy, acting as a buffer against unemployment while attracting more foreign exchange — in the form of remittances — than most exports.

Tourism, Apparel And Migrant Workers The Most Impacted

Three of our most vital industries have been hit hardest by the ongoing #COVID19 pandemic. Together, the apparel industry, migrant workers and the tourism industry contribute to roughly a quarter of Sri Lanka’s total GDP, but with the latest #COVID19 cluster impacting garment workers, migrant workers stuck abroad and unable to return home, and the tourism industry at a standstill, employees in all three of the industries are facing significant challenges. Here’s a summary of each industry’s contributions to the Sri Lankan economy and how the pandemic may impact their workforce and profits.

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