Home > Sri Lanka imposes another nationwide lockdown to curb spread of COVID-19

Health
Sri Lanka imposes another nationwide lockdown to curb spread of COVID-19

Description

Colombo, Aug 23(EFE/EPA).- Sri Lankan government announced an island-wide lockdown untill Aug. 30 as a preventive measure against the spread of the COVID-19.The country has recorded 4,304 Covid-19 cases on Sunday, the highest single-day number as it battles the third wave of pandemic. (Camera: CHAMILA KARUNARATHNE). B-ROLL OF THE CITY OF COLOMBO, SRI LANKA.

Added on the 23/08/2021 14:00:00 - Copyright : EFE Inglés

To customise your video :

Or Create an account

More videos on the subject

  • Sri Lanka imposes restrictions on inter-provincial travel to curb spread of Covid-19

    Colombo, May 17 (EFE/EPA).- The Government of Sri Lanka has imposed island-wide partial travel restriction as a preventive measure against the spread of the COVID-19.Sri Lanka is facing a new wave of COVID-19 infections and the number of cases is increasing day by day. The government will impose partial travel restrictions across the country until 31 May, except for essential services and food transport to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. According to Police Media Spokesman, the public should go shopping or for other purposes based on the final digits of the national identity card. (Camera: CHAMILA KARUNARATHNE). SHOT LIST: SRI LANKAN POLICE OFFICERS CHECK TRAVEL PASSES AT A CHECKPOINT AFTER THE GOVERNMENT ENFORCED AN ISLAND-WIDE PARTIAL TRAVEL RESTRICTION AS A PREVENTIVE MEASURE AGAINST THE SPREAD OF THE COVID-19 IN COLOMBO, SRI LANKA.

    17/05/2021 - EFE Inglés
  • Panic buying in Sri Lanka after gov't imposes curfew to curb COVID-19 spread

    Colombo, Mar 24 (EFE/EPA).- Dozens of panic buyers in Sri Lanka on Tuesday stocked up on essential goods during the period of the temporary lifting of the curfew.The Sri Lankan government has implemented an island-wide curfew until at least Mar 27 in order to slow down the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that causes the COVID-19 disease. The Asian country's health ministry announced two new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of confirmed infections throughout Sri Lanka to 99. (Camera: CHAMILA KARUNARATHNE).FOOTAGE SHOWS PANIC BUYERS LINING UP IN FRONT OF SUPERMARKETS AND A GAS STATION IN COLOMBO, SRI LANKA.

    24/03/2020 - EFE Inglés
  • Sri Lanka extends strict travel measures to curb spread of COVID-19

    Colombo, Jun 16 (EFE/EPA).- The Government of Sri Lanka extended the strict travel regulations across the country until Jun. 21 due to the increase in COVID-19 cases.Sri Lanka is currently in the midst of the third wave of the pandemic and has recorded over 228,000 COVID-19 cases as well as 2,300 deaths since the beginning of pandemic. (Camera: CHAMILA KARUNARATHNE). B-ROLL OF THE COVID-19 VACCINATOIN DRIVE AND MASS TESTING IN COLOMBO, SRI LANKA.

    16/06/2021 - EFE Inglés
  • Sri Lanka imposes strict lockdown as COVID-19 cases surge

    Colombo, May 25 (EFE/EPA).- The Sri Lankan government has imposed island-wide strict travel restrictions until 7 June in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Sri Lanka is facing a new wave of COVID-19 infections and the number of cases is increasing day by day. (Camera: CHAMILA KARUNARATHNE).SHOT LIST: PEOPLE UNDERGO COVID-19 SWAB TESTS AT AN AREA UNDER LOCKDOWN AMID THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC IN COLOMBO, SRI LANKA .

    25/05/2021 - EFE Inglés
  • Sri Lanka in food crisis amid tight COVID-19 lockdown

    Colombo, Sep 15 (EFE/EPA).- Sri Lanka continued Wednesday under the state of food emergency with a shortage of essential food items across the country amid tight COVID-19 lockdown.The Sri Lankan government imposed emergency regulations under the Public Security Ordinance on Aug. 31 to curtail sky rocketing prices of essential food items.The Island’s Consumer Affairs Authority launched raids on black market retailers and acquired some food stocks by traders and food importers. (Camera: CHAMILA KARUNARATHNE).SHOT LIST: PEOPLE AWAIT THEIR TURN TO PURCHASE ESSENTIAL PRODUCTS IN SHORT SUPPLY INCLUDING RICE AND SUGAR FROM THE STATE-RUN RETAIL SALES OUTLET IN COLOMBO, SRI LANKA AND OFFICIALS FROM SRI LANKA’S CONSUMER AFFAIRS AUTHORITY (CAA) INSPECTS SAMPLE OF RICE AND SUGAR AT WHOLESALE CENTER AND WAREHOUSE IN COLOMBO, SRI LANKA.

    15/09/2021 - EFE Inglés

More videosHealth