Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka crossed the grim milestone of 100,000, as 826 more persons were tested positive for the virus today (April 24). Epidemiology Unit’s data showed that total novel coronavirus infections detected on the island since the outbreak of the pandemic now stand at 100,517. According to statistics 5,724 active cases are still under medical care at designated hospitals and treatment centres. Health authorities on Friday revealed that a new highly transmissible, airborne variant of novel coronavirus has entered the country. The government meanwhile issued a revised set of guidelines with regard to public activities in response to COVID-19.

Source: The Nation April 24, 2021 14:03 UTC