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COVID subvariants spreading in Asia detected in Sri Lanka

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The Medical Research Institute of Sri Lanka has confirmed that the COVID-19 variant currently spreading in the Asian region has also been identified in the country.

Dr. Jude Jayamaha, a specialist in viral diseases at the Medical Research Institute, stated that patients infected with the Omicron subvariants LF.7 and XFG are being reported locally.

Dr. Jayamaha explained that this finding was confirmed through research conducted on biological samples collected from several hospitals across the island.

However, he emphasized that there is no need for undue fear regarding these COVID-19 variants.

Health authorities have also stressed the importance of vulnerable groups—such as pregnant mothers, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses—following health guidelines, including wearing face masks and avoiding crowded places.

Dr. Jayamaha reiterated that new COVID-19 variants emerge periodically, and health authorities are continuously monitoring the situation, so the public should remain calm.

(newswire.lk)

(This story, originally published by newswire.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Shooting attempt in Panadura, fail

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A shooting attempt was foiled this morning (June 02) in the Gemunu Mawatha area of Walana, Panadura, around 8.00 am.

02 unidentified individuals on a motorcycle attempted to shoot a person, but the firearm failed to discharge, police say.

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05 forests to be declared as protected reserves

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In line with the upcoming World Environment Day on June 5, today (June 02) has been designated as Biodiversity Conservation Day under Sri Lanka’s National Environment Week.

To mark the occasion, the Government is set to declare five forests located in the Galle, Kegalle, and Monaragala districts as protected reserves through a special gazette notification. 

These include the Kottawa Forest in Galle, the Nilgala Forest in Monaragala, the Udaliyadda Forest near the Dehiowita site in Kegalle, the Tulhirikanda Forest covering 46 hectares in Kegalle and the Werahankanda Forest in Dehiowita, spanning 37 hectares.

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July bus fare revision postponed to August

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The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) says it has been decided to postpone the annual bus fare revision (which was scheduled to be implemented in July), until August.

According to LPBOA Chairman Gemunu Wijerathne, it is not practical to revise bus fares in July, given the current situation in the country.

He made this statement while participating in a press conference held in Colombo yesterday (June 01).

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