ECONOMIC IMPACT – COVID 19 Archives - Page 9 of 12

April 30, 2020

Pandemics, such as the current COVID-19, can have implications on mental health. To support and manage well-being during these stressful times, Airtel Lanka announced a series of initiatives and a partnership with the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to raise awareness on looking after your mental health. Drawing on the expertise of experienced mental-health professionals […]

April 29, 2020

Dr Nirmal De Silva (Entrepreneur, Consultant & Associate Professor in Business Administration) At the time of writing this article, we have completed 5 weeks of curfew and lockdown in Sri Lanka due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The overall economy has been impacted due to this pandemic with small businesses being hit the most. Initial forecasts […]

April 28, 2020

There’s an unprecedented level of uncertainty and even panic regarding the coronavirus pandemic and the impact it has on the industries that we operate in, and the world at large. Businesses worldwide are preparing for the worst — with the virus not showing any signs of slowing down — taking action to protect themselves and […]

April 28, 2020

GENEVA (ILO News) – Governments, together with social partners and other stakeholders, should use the COVID-19 crisis as a wake-up call to strengthen their social protection systems, says the International Labour Organization. An analysis shows that countries that have effective health and social protection systems in place and that provide universal coverage, are better equipped to protect […]

April 28, 2020

Seylan Bank, the bank with a heart, has initiated a host of financial relief measures for all customers during these times of economic unpredictability. The Bank’s measures are fully compliant with regulations imposed by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka in light of the COVID-19 crisis and aim to ensure the financial health of its […]

April 28, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak in Sri Lanka, The Coca-Cola System in Sri Lanka has committed its support by pledging a contribution of LKR 130 million to strengthen the national response of minimizing the impact and to combat the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. This pledge will be used to effectively contribute to the […]

April 28, 2020

Sri Lanka’s benchmark manufacturer, H.H.CO Industries Pvt Ltd lending their share to the national drive to arrest the transmission of COVID-19 epidemic this morning (24) gifted 400 safety helmets for use among tri service personnel, engaged in the COVID-19 prevention and quarantine work. After meeting Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Head of the National Operation Centre […]

April 27, 2020

The Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) in collaboration with key Government Institutions launched a National Website for COVID -19 response www.covid19.gov.lk. This was developed considering the unprecedented situation in the Country due to COVID-19, and with the objective of providing information to the public through reliable sources that are accredited by […]

April 27, 2020

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, WHO has seen a dramatic increase in the number of cyber attacks directed at its staff, and email scams targeting the public at large. This week, some 450 active WHO email addresses and passwords were leaked online along with thousands belonging to others working on the novel coronavirus […]

April 26, 2020

The World Health Organization has warned against issuing “immunity passports” to people who have recovered from Covid-19, as there is no evidence that they will be protected from a second infection. The idea of issuing some form of certificates to people who have been sick with the virus – on the assumption they would be […]

Airtel partners with NIMH to create awareness on mental health during COVID-19

Restaurants, Cafes, Eateries, Pubs and Recreational Clubs in Sri Lanka – Potential Strategies and Focus Areas Post Covid-19

Innovation in the Lockdown Era — A frugal approach

The COVID-19 crisis: A wake-up call to strengthen social protection systems

Seylan Bank Customers Affected By COVID-19 to Benefit from Host of Relief Measures

Coca-Cola pledges Rs. 130 Million to ‘Make a Difference’ in Sri Lanka’s fight against COVID-19

Local Helmet Manufacturer Lends Their Share to COVID-19 Control

National Website for COVID -19 Response

WHO reports fivefold increase in cyber attacks, urges vigilance

WHO warns against coronavirus immunity passports