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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

The work to rule campaign launched by a group of Engineers attached to Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is being tightened further from today (01) according to the CEB Engineers Union.

Accordingly the Electrical engineers attached to the Ceylon Electricity Board had decided to withdraw from all services of the Electricity Board from 4.15 p.m today ,This work to rule campaign had been launched by the Electrical Engineers against selling shares of Yugadanaw Power plant to an American company

26 Corona Deaths Had Been Reported Today (01)

A total of 26 Corona deaths had been reported in the country today (01) increasing the total number of Corona deaths reported so far to 14,372 according to Director General of Health Services (DGHS),

Accordingly 15 females and 11 males had died due to Corona Infection the DGHS has stated .Out of the deceased 15 were over 60 years of age and 11 were belonged to the age group 30-50 years .

744 Corona Positives Had Been Reported Today (01)

Another 744 Corona positives had been reported in the Country today (01) increasing the total number of Corona positives reported so far to 564,733 according to Epidemiology Unit.

Accordingly 9578 Corona positives are being treated at hospitals, Quarantine Centers and under home care system the unit has stated,

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Covid: WHO urges those at risk from disease to delay travel over Omicron

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-59484773

Director General Of Health Services Issued New Health Guidelines For Functions And Workplaces

Under the new Health Guidelines issued by Director General Of Health Services (DGHS) today (30) wedding receptions and Cinema Halls known as Corona cluster making events are given permission to invite more guests for the events .However DGHS himself stated that there's a risk of escalating the number of Corona positives reporting in the country at present ,

Accordingly wedding functions hold inside a hotel can be held with participation of one third of the total capacity which is 200 guests in maximum and if holding outside the hotel or reception hall the maximum number of Guests can be attended for a function will be 250 persons .

Cinema halls were given permission to screen films with the participation of 75 percent of the total capacity and only 20 persons can be attended for a funeral according to the New Health Guidelines issued by DGHS which will be valid until 15th of December .Under the health guidelines workplaces can be functioned under the strict health guidelines .