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06 returnees from India suffering from unidentified illness; one critical

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Six individuals who returned to Tissamaharama following a 20-day pilgrimage to India have been admitted to Debarawewa Base Hospital with an unidentified pneumonia-like illness similar to COVID-19.

One patient, experiencing severe respiratory distress, has been transferred to the Intensive Care Unit at Karapitiya Teaching Hospital.

Samples from the patients have been sent to the Hambantota General Hospital and the Medical Research Institute (MRI) in Colombo to determine whether the illness is linked to a virus currently spreading in India. Test results are expected within a few days.

Acting Tangalle Medical Superintendent Dr. Avanthi Rupasinghe advised individuals returning from overseas travel to seek care at government hospitals or consult internal medicine specialists rather than private general practitioners if symptoms arise.

She further stressed the importance of wearing face masks and following preventive measures until the situation is fully assessed.

(Source: Aruna)

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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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Anudi misses out from Miss World Quarter-Finals

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The Miss World organization has announced its quarter-finalists, selecting 40 contestants from across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Sri Lanka’s Anudi Gunasekara, was not selected in the top 40, despite being recognized for her impressive performances in the Multimedia and Head-to-Head challenges.

The top 40 consisted of 10 contestants each from Asia & Oceania, Europe, Africa and the Americas.

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Fuel prices unchanged

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The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) announced that there will be no revision of fuel prices for the month of June 2025.

Accordingly, all fuel prices will remain unchanged for June, it said.  

Existing fuel prices (per litre):

Auto Diesel – Rs. 274
Super Diesel – Rs. 325
Petrol 92 Octane – Rs. 293
Petrol 95 Octane – Rs. 341
Kerosene – Rs. 178

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