Total number of COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka surpass 50,000

Jan 14,2021
The total number of COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka has surpassed the 50,000-mark, after over 600 new patients tested positive for the virus on Wednesday, according to the statistics from the country's Health Ministry.
African Union secures 270 million vaccine doses for continent
Jan 14
The African Union said on Wednesday it had secured 270 million doses of anti-Covid vaccine for the continent, in a deal that will benefit countries unable to finance their own immunisation campaigns.
India to start nationwide vaccination drive
Jan 14
India is getting ready to begin a nationwide vaccination drive this weekend against the coronavirus.
Trump impeached for unprecedented second time
Jan 14
Donald Trump became the first US president in history to be impeached twice when the US House of Representatives voted Wednesday to charge him with inciting last week's mob attack on Congress.
China reports first virus death in eight months
Jan 14
China reported a death from Covid-19 on Thursday -- its first in eight months -- as the country battles to contain a resurgence in cases and prepares for the arrival of an expert team from the WHO.
Japan further tightens quarantine measures
Jan 14
The Japanese government is stepping up coronavirus countermeasures for people entering the country.
Chinese coronavirus vaccine shows 50% efficacy in Brazil
Jan 13
The Chinese-developed Coronavac Covid-19 vaccine has demonstrated a 50 percent efficacy following tests in Brazil, the organization in charge of its production in the South American country said on Tuesday.