Guidelines for Covid testing in private hospitals
The Ministry of Health has issued a series of guidelines for private hospitals that conduct Covid-19 PCR and Rapid Antigen Testing (RAT). These guidelines were issued by Dr. Asela Gunawardene, the Director-General of Health Services yesterday (22). Accordingly, these instructions have been disseminated to the Laboratory Heads of the relevant private hospitals. The laboratory/hospital must arrange for the positive patients to be accommodated in an Authorized COVID-19 Treatment Centre as per the recommendation of the responsible physician. The Director-General of Health Services stressed that, if any hospital does not abide by the aforementioned guidelines, the authorization of the laboratory to perform PCR and Rapid Antigen Testing will be canceled.
Source:The Nation
May 23, 2021 08:02 UTC
Elon Musk tweets support for crypto, helping Bitcoin's price to stabilize at $37,600
Elon Musk appeared to show renewed support for cryptocurrencies on Saturday, and the so-called Dogefather's boost may have helped stabilize a precipitous drop in Bitcoin's value. When someone asked what the Tesla CEO thought about people 'who are angry at you because of crypto,' Musk tweeted that the 'true battle is between fiat & crypto. After Musk's post Bitcoin's price rose slightly to $38,150 before easing to $37,600 late on Saturday night. 'Bitcoin hashing (aka mining) energy usage is starting to exceed that of medium-sized countries. Musk was a cryptocurrency champion but earlier this month tanked the price by expressing concern about good it was for the environment.
Source:The Nation
May 23, 2021 07:52 UTC
Sportsmail relives the most dramatic final days in Premier League history
The curtain on another whirlwind Premier League season will close on Sunday. With this in mind, Sportsmail has taken a dive into the archives to pick out our top five Premier League finales. For Roy Hodgson's Fulham, staying up looked to be Mission:Impossible, even after their heroics in previous weeks following back-to-back away wins against fellow strugglers Reading and an impressive victory at Manchester City. At the top of the table, Manchester United were at the DW Stadium knowing a victory would be enough to keep Chelsea's hands off the Premier League and win it for the second time in a row. They didn't want to see their fierce rivals Manchester United lift a third successive Premier League title and thought they had gifted them a chance to do just that.
Source:The Nation
May 23, 2021 07:52 UTC
Government is prioritising foreign exchange over lives of citizens: RW
In a statement made by Ranil Wikremesinghe today (23), he stated that the Covid-19 situation escalated in the country due to the government’s decision to bring down Indian tourists in order to generate foreign exchange. He further stated that although the government continues to administer vaccines, not all citizens will be able to receive their vaccinations this year. The government must ensure that the vaccines necessary for these people are purchased. The government and other sectors are trying to bring in the required number of vaccines,” he noted. They must take the necessary steps to ensure the health and safety of the country.” he concluded.
Source:The Nation
May 23, 2021 07:41 UTC
Vegan Extinction Rebellion fanatics blockade McDonald's for second day
A demonstration by vegan activists has entered its second day as protestors block food distribution sites for McDonald's with police left unable to remove them from the scene. 'The only sustainable and realistic way to feed ten billion people is with a plant-based food system. 'The only sustainable and realistic way to feed ten billion people is with a plant-based food system. Protester Linda Doyle, 28, is part of the blockade at McDonald's distribution centre in Coventry. A truck with a banner reading 'Plant-based food system' is parked in the road blocking the route onto the site also.
Source:The Nation
May 23, 2021 07:30 UTC
Wife of AFL star defends her husband online after exposing a vile message he received from a 'fan'
By Olivia Day For Daily Mail AustraliaPublished: 02:26 EDT, 23 May 2021 | Updated: 02:48 EDT, 23 May 2021The wife of AFL star Mitch Duncan has defended her husband after he received an onslaught of abusive messages online. The Geelong star received a series of vile messages after suffering a concussion during a game against Gold Coast on Saturday. 'Cost me 1k am expecting to be reimbursed,' the social media user wrote, adding 'he may be good but you can't buy a heart'. The mother-of-two also revealed some keyboard warriors went as far as sending the couple death threats in connection to gambling. Demi urged her social media following to think twice before sending someone an abusive message online.
Source:The Nation
May 23, 2021 06:56 UTC
Top 10 Creepiest Things Found in Attics
Here are the top 10 creepiest things found in attics. The good thing was that because of the attic’s dry heat, the snake was dead and well-preserved for about two years. Further investigations revealed that the squatter also visited a neighbor’s house when they were away, taking advantage of hidden attics. Vintage houses are known to harbor some strange things, but this discovery takes it o a whole new level. A few weeks before the discovery, the woman noticed things going awry in her house, but she couldn’t explain the changes.
Source:The Nation
May 23, 2021 06:56 UTC
Congo volcano erupts for first time in years, sending people fleeing from major city
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have urged residents of the eastern city of Goma to evacuate after a volcano overlooking the area erupted. Lava from Mount Nyiragongo approached Goma’s airport late on Saturday, as thousands of residents carrying mattresses and other belongings fled the border city on foot – many towards the frontier with Rwanda.
Source:The Nation
May 23, 2021 05:03 UTC
South-West monsoon establishing over the country
The South-West monsoon condition is gradually establishing over the country, according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the sea areas extending from Mannar to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle. Wind speed can be increased up to 55-60 kmph in the sea area extending from Chilaw to Trincomalee via Puttalam, Mannar, and Kankesanturai and in the sea area extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota. The sea area extending from Chilaw to Kankesanturai via Mannar and the sea area extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota can be rough at times. The other sea area can be fairly rough.
Source:The Nation
May 23, 2021 04:41 UTC
Drone cameras used to apprehend violators of quarantine law
Sri Lanka Police says that drone cameras will be used to monitor and apprehend violators of quarantine regulators. Meanwhile, a total of 369 persons have been arrested for flouting the quarantine regulations set in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus in the country. Sri Lanka is currently under island-wide travel restrictions which commenced at 11.00 pm on Friday (May 21). The restrictions will be temporarily lifted at 04.00 am on Thursday (May 25) only to be re-imposed at 11.00 pm on the same day. Subsequently, the travel restriction will again be lifted at 04.00 am on May 28.
Source:The Nation
May 23, 2021 03:56 UTC
Police to deploy drones to monitor flats and housing schemes
COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police will deploy drones equipped with cameras to monitor flats and housing schemes that are reported to have violated quarantine rules and regulations. Police Spokesperson DIG Ajith Rohana speaking to News 1st said local police and intelligence services received information that meetings and gathering are organized in flats and housing schemes. “The Police Special Task Force will also be involved in the operation,” he said.
Source:The Nation
May 23, 2021 03:56 UTC
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators take to the streets in Queens
Thousands of demonstrators are taking to the streets in New York City holding 'Abolish Israel' signs to show their support for Palestinians, with protests also planned in other US cities following intense demonstrations around the world. The 'Rally to Defend Palestine' on Saturday afternoon in the Sunnyside neighborhood of Queens was organized by the New York group Within Our Lifetime (WOL). In Queens, one car displayed a poster branding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 'the biggest terrorist in the world!' 'Especially Queens —the most diverse place in the world — and it's always been the people of the world who support Palestine, so we know there'll be massive support for people there.' Gaza City: Members of Al-Qassam brigades, the armed wing of Palestinian Hamas group march on Saturday in commemoration of Senior Hamas Commander Bassem Issa who was killed along others in Israeli airstrikesChildren stand with Hamas militants as they parade through the streets of Gaza City on SaturdayHamas militants parade through the streets of Gaza City on Saturday.
Source:The Nation
May 23, 2021 03:00 UTC
Eurovision's weird and wonderful return!
Countries across the world were greeted by an array of weird and wonderful acts last night as the 65th annual Eurovision Song Contest kicked off in the Netherlands. The night culminated with the Italian band Maneskin being crowned the winners of the song contest - while Britain's James Newman finished bottom of the leaderboard with zero points. Despite the UK's abysmal results, fans were entertained by an array of wonderfully weird entries whose performances left some viewers open-mouthed. The BRIT award singer had been given odds of just 200/1 by Betfair to win the 65th annual Eurovision Song Contest. The scenes of celebration come after Eurovision Song Contest bosses banned alcohol from being consumed at the upcoming final in Rotterdam.
Source:The Nation
May 23, 2021 01:41 UTC
Man City: Sergio Aguero pays visit to city centre mural marking his success
By Nathan Salt For MailonlinePublished: 19:26 EDT, 22 May 2021 | Updated: 19:54 EDT, 22 May 2021Sergio Aguero was showered with tributes on the eve of his final Premier League game for Manchester City, including a full-scale mural in the city centre immortalising his greatest goal. The 32-year-old Argentine is leaving City at the end of the 2020-21 campaign after a decade at the club. Sergio Aguero was presented with a mosaic of himself at Manchester City's training groundThe departing Man City striker was seen visiting a new mural in the city's Northern QuarterPrior to Sunday's league season finale against Everton, Aguero headed into the city centre to observe a mural capturing his greatest single moment in a city shirt. Back at City's training ground, Aguero was beaming as he was presented with a mosaic of himself celebrating one of his 182 Premier League goals. The mosaic has been installed at the City Football Academy, beside a training pitch that will now carry his name.
Source:The Nation
May 23, 2021 00:00 UTC
The Queen will lead a Royal charm offensive to Scotland
The Queen is to lead a Royal charm offensive to help persuade Scotland to resist the demands of nationalists for independence – with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge expected to play a key supporting role. Officials at No 10 have held discussions about how to emphasise ‘cultural bonds’ – with the Royal Family seen as one of the most powerful weapons in the armoury. The Queen is impartial in constitutional matters but she made a rare political intervention four days before the Scottish independence referendum in 2014. All members of the Royal Family have a strong affinity with Scotland.’Her tour follows a visit by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday. That was partly influenced by realism – at the time 54 per cent of Scots wanted to keep the Royal Family, even if they left the UK.
Source:The Nation
May 22, 2021 23:48 UTC