Another 1,958 coronavirus recoveries reported
August 2, 2021 02:49 pmThe Ministry of Health says that another 1,958 patients who were being treated for COVID-19 have been discharged after completing their recovery. This increases the country’s coronavirus recoveries to 280,868. Sri Lanka has thus far confirmed a total of 311,349 positive cases of Covid-19 while 25,973 patients infected with the virus are currently under medical care. The death toll due to the virus currently stands at 4,508.
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August 02, 2021 09:11 UTC
Welcome the (back garden) jungle!
A plant collector has spent £15,000 on more than 250 tropical plants for her house and back garden. The magic continues inside, where she has used houseplants to turn the two-storey home into an 'indoor jungle'. I have around 150 tropical house plants and a lot more in the garden.' After years of work, Hannah is now nearing the end of her garden project but wants add 'nautical style decking'. I've always had little a couple of house plants even from a young age.
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August 02, 2021 09:00 UTC
Would YOU wear a sweatpant suit to the office?
'Our customers are not ready to disregard the 'at home' shift of investing in comfortable, versatile pieces for their wardrobe,' he said, speaking to The Guardian. 'Instead, men are wearing smartened up versions of the casualwear we've been wearing throughout lockdown with easy-wearing separates.' Marks and Spencer has released casual suits which include trousers which bear a striking resemblance to sweatpants and more relaxed blazers which boast soft shoulders. Elsewhere, Hugo Boss is working to cash in on the boom and appeal to the new office style by partnering with Russell Athletic. Smart-casual suits in the range are made from a comfier jersey material fabric, while they've also released the option of shorts instead of trousers.
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August 02, 2021 08:37 UTC
Over 200,000 vaccines administered yesterday, SL receives praise from WHO
Daily vaccinations in Sri Lanka amounted to 216,110 yesterday (01) according to data from the Vaccination Dashboard of the Presidential Secretariat. Accordingly, nearly 10 million vaccinations in total have been administered to the population aged over 30. He mentioned that the country will be able to fully vaccinate 10 percent of its population ahead of the vaccine equity target in September. “Glad to see that #SriLanka is on track to fully vaccinate 10% of its population ahead of the #VaccinEquity September target! Thanks to the Government and people of the Flag of Sri Lanka for their efforts, and continued vigilance on proven public health and social measures to suppress the virus,” he expressed via a tweet through his official twitter handle.
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August 02, 2021 08:15 UTC
Is there a third COVID-19 vaccine dose?
COLOMBO (News 1st); There is a possibility of patients being given a third ‘booster’ dose even after being fully vaccinated, Deputy Director-General of Health Services, Dr. Hemantha Herath says. Responding to a query with regard to a third vaccine, Dr. Herath said that theoretically, a yearly vaccine needs to be administered for any virus, such as Influenza. However, the necessity of administering a yearly booster dose is yet to be determined, he added. The possibility has also sprung up in the global research medical field, and it is possible for Sri Lanka to administer such doses if deemed necessary. Dr. Herath reminded that the effectiveness of the current vaccination program and the immunity of the community as a whole is yet to be determined, and the necessity of a third, or yearly dose will be decided upon later.
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August 02, 2021 07:52 UTC
Springboks reach potential in series-levelling win
After the loss in the first game, Springboks come back strong with a 27-9 win over Lions to level series 1-1Compiled by Ranjika PereraHandra Pollard (on right), with 17 points, guided Springboks over the line. With the series on the line, South Africa pulled off their best to get back on level terms with a dominant win in the second Test Saturday (31 July). The visiting Lions was no match, especially in the second half where they failed to get any points on board. Boks advance in second halfThe Boks came out stronger in the second half. Gatland’s last roll of dice was Ireland’s Tadhg Beirne who got on for his second Lions Test appearance.
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August 02, 2021 06:56 UTC
Tokyo 2020 highlights: Italy’s Marcell Jacobs is ‘world’s fastest’
# Zverev first German man to win Olympic goldAlexander Zverev became the first German tennis player to win gold in the men’s singles with commanding 6-3, 6-1 straight sets victory over Karen Khachanov, representing the Russian Olympic Committee. # Schauffele win men’s golf title in close finishAmerican Xander Schauffele clinched the Olympic men’s golf gold medal on a nail-biting final day Sunday that ended with a seven-way play-off for the bronze medal. Slovakia’s Rory Sabbatini closed with an Olympic record 10-under round of 61 to finish in silver at 17 under. Glorious minutes for ItalyIt capped a glorious few minutes for Italy at the Olympic Stadium with Jacobs’ victory coming shortly after Gianmarco Tamberi’s gold medal in the high jump. The two men embraced as Jacobs –the first Italian man to win 100 m gold at the Olympics and the first European champion since Great Britain’s Linford Christie in 1992– crossed the finish line.
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August 02, 2021 06:11 UTC
Legal action against wedding organizers violating guidelines : PHI Association
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Public Health Inspectors’ Association says that it has been noted that some weddings are being held in violation of COVID-19 health guidelines issued by the Director General of Health Services. The secretary of the Association, Mahendra Balasuriya said that this was noted during the inspections carried out by PHIs. Balasuriya stated that legal action has been taken against those who organized weddings during the time and the owners of the function halls. Meanwhile, the Secretary of the Public Health Inspectors’ Association added that there is a risk of an increase in the number of COVID-19 infections being reported in the next few days as public transport services resume operations.
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August 02, 2021 06:04 UTC
Quote from a Legend – Teófilo Stevenson
“What are eight million dollars compared to the love of eight million Cubans.”– Teófilo StevensonTeófilo Stevenson Lawrence (1952-2012) was a Cuban amateur boxer, who competed from 1966-86. Stevenson is one of only three boxers to win three Olympic gold medals, alongside Hungarian László Papp and fellow Cuban Félix Savón. He might have become a five-time Olympic champion had the Cuban authorities allowed the Cuban boxing team to participate in the 1984 and 1988 Summer Olympics, which they boycotted. Stevenson would undoubtedly become champion of the world professionally if he decided to. He has the skill and qualification any time he wants to become champion of the world,” US pro George Foreman once said.
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August 02, 2021 05:26 UTC
Rate of COVID-19 cases in children on the rise
COLOMBO (News 1st); Around 15 children infected with COVID-19 are reported daily, Director at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children (LRH), Dr. G. Wijesuriya says. He pointed out that the rate of COVID-19 infections within children has risen drastically. According to Dr. Wijesuriya, around 70 children infected with COVID-19 are currently receiving in-house treatment at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital. Whilst pointing out that the rate of COVID-19 cases among children could further increase in the future, Dr. Wijesuriya requested parents to ensure the safety of children from the virus and emphasized the importance of following COVID-19 health guidelines as well. He added that 11 children have died due to COVID-19 at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children since the 1st wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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August 02, 2021 05:15 UTC
Tokyo Olympics: Hockeyroos out of Olympics with shock quarter-final loss against India
By Kylie Stevens For Daily Mail AustraliaPublished: 23:53 EDT, 1 August 2021 | Updated: 00:55 EDT, 2 August 2021The Hockeyroos' hopes of a fourth Olympic gold medal are over after a shock quarter-final loss against India at the Tokyo Olympics. India drew first blood in their quarter-final clash against the Hockeyroos on Monday'Absolute travesty if they were to lose this,' she said during commentary. India will progress to Wednesday's semi-finals while the Hockeyroos will play off for the minor placings between fifth and eighth. The Hockeyroos were hunting for their first Olympic medal since winning on home soil at the 2000 Games in Sydney. The Hockeyroos went to Tokyo determined to put a harrowing six months behind them following the fallout of a scathing review into the national women's squad.
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August 02, 2021 05:03 UTC
Yesterday’s Covid-19 detections cross 2,500 mark
August 2, 2021 by Aazam Ameen No CommentsA total of 2,510 people tested positive for Covid-19 yesterday (01), bringing Sri Lanka’s confirmed coronavirus cases tally to 311,349. Of these 2,510 detections, the Government Information Department says that 2,490 cases are in connection with the New Year cluster while the remaining 20 are said to be foreign arrivals. Additionally, Sri Lanka’s total Covid-19 recoveries now stand at 278,910, while the death toll due to the virus stands at 4,508Nearly 28,000 Covid-10 patients are currently under medical care at selected hospitals and treatment centres across the country.
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August 02, 2021 04:18 UTC
19,000+ persons receive AZ second dose within 24 hour window
Army Commander and Head of the National Operations Centre for Prevention of Covid 19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) General Shavendra Silva stated that over 19,000 doses of the AstraZeneca second dose have been administered so far at the Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo. The Commander notes that a total of 19,075 doses of the vaccine were administered during the period from 8.30am yesterday to 5.00am today. 18 MOH offices – 05 in Kalutara District and 15 in Gampaha District as well as 13 hospitals and 08 selected locations in Colombo District, including the 24-hour center at Viharamahadevi Park will continue to administer these jabs which were recently received from Japan.
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August 02, 2021 04:07 UTC
Charles Barkley calls for professional sports leagues to require vaccinations
Hall-of-famer Charles Barkley believes all professional sports leagues should require players to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and branded those who have refused to get the shot as 'a**holes.' In an interview with CNBC, the former basketball star announced that he received the COVID vaccine and recommended others do the same. 'The only people who are not vaccinated are just a**holes,' he said, adding that he believes professional sports leagues should mandate their players and staff members get the shot. I think that would be tragic,' he said, and compared professional sports leagues to any other business. He said he was optimistic that the number of vaccinated players will continue to rise as training camps reopen.
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August 02, 2021 03:56 UTC
Another woman abused at Bathiudeen’s residence
COLOMBO (News 1st); 11 women have previously served as domestic servants at former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen’s residence and three have died, including the 16-year old girl, Police Media Spokesperson SDIG Ajith Rohana says. He further stated that Police have also recorded more statements from witnesses concerning the case of the death of a 16-year old domestic servant at ex-Minister Bathiudeen’s residence. The Police Spokesperson further revealed that all 11 previous domestic servants were brought to the Minister’s residence by the same trafficker. Meanwhile, another domestic worker who was employed at the residence during the 2009-2010 period has admitted that she too, has been sexually harassed by the brother-in-law of the ex-minister during her period of employment. The relevant woman has been produced before the Judicial Medical Officer, and further steps will be taken with regard to her case, while the brother-in-law of the ex-minister Bathiudeen has been named as a suspect of this case as well.
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August 02, 2021 03:22 UTC