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February 16, 2021

ENC intensifies PPE and overall health and safety standards as elderly people’s immune system might overreact when battling Covid-19 Adults – over the age of 60, are at a greater risk of serious illness when contracting COVID-19; as explained by an infectious diseases fellow at Stanford University in California. Cells begin an aging process called […]

February 10, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly shifted human civilization on an absolute granular level, upending millions of lives all over our tiny planet. The once fast pace of life has slowed down to such a degree that it has enabled us to re-evaluate our goals, dreams, choices and relationships. Being forced into a prolonged state of […]

December 28, 2020

As the number of COVID-19 cases in the Western Province continues to increase, the management of MAS is closely monitoring a developing situation at our manufacturing facility Unichela in Panadura. As at date, due to contact tracing and testing activity that has taken place, 85 COVID-19 Positive patients have been recorded among employees of the […]

December 17, 2020

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA – Astra Sri Lanka donated medical supplies to the Educational Secretariat to assist in national healthcare and humanitarian efforts for combating the ongoing pandemic. Astra wishes to support the authorities to ensure safety in schools and thus far has been able to provide 100 surgical coveralls, 1000 Surgical gloves and 40 Face […]

November 25, 2020

New Zealand, Australia, Thailand, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong SAR, Philippines and Indonesia make the list of the top 20 economies globally offering the most supportive entrepreneurial conditions for women SINGAPORE – November 25, 2020 – Women across the world have been disproportionally impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic – a staggering 87% of women business owners […]

November 12, 2020

By Dr. Kayathri Periasamy With the latest wave of COVID-19 infections sweeping steadily across Sri Lanka, attention has been directed towards persons with uncontrolled, pre-existing conditions, particularly diabetes; as a sect most vulnerable to get severely ill or die because of complications caused by the virus. This has shed light on another growing concern among […]

October 31, 2020

Calling on Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa in Colombo this morning, Ambassador of Switzerland to Sri Lanka Dominik Furgler discussed a number of areas to further cooperation between the two countries, including investment, exports, tourism and fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ambassador commended the manner in which the Government is responding to the […]

October 22, 2020

Emirates SkyCentral DWC in Dubai South to be operated as a dedicated anchor hub for COVID-19 vaccine distribution Air cargo carrier has also set up a dedicated rapid response team to handle requests for vaccine transport Dubai, UAE, 22 October 2020– Emirates SkyCargo is stepping up its readiness to handle the logistical complexities of distributing […]

October 20, 2020

Colombo, Sri Lanka, October 19, 2020—Eight out of 10 small and medium businesses (SMEs) in Sri Lanka struggled to continue operations and meet financial obligations due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report. The report, Gendered Impacts of COVID-19 on Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, by Women in Work, a partnership […]

July 28, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed a great deal of vulnerabilities in our world and our way of life that we never imagined we had. But in this time, technology has revealed itself to be an invaluable tool to help us to continue to meet our basic needs even as we stay home and socially distanced. […]

English Nursing Care redefines home nursing during COVID-19

It’s time to Understand, Accept & Act: COVID-19 is truly a family affair!

COVID-19 Cases at Unichela Panadura

Astra continues its efforts in ensuring COVID-19 safety measures in schools

Mastercard Index of Women Entrepreneurs: COVID-19 crisis could set-back a generation of women in business

COVID 19 and Diabetes: a lethal partnership? How do we overcome this?

Swiss Ambassador Calls on Prime Minister, Discusses Trade, Tourism, Investment and COVID-19 Assistance

COVID-19 response: Emirates SkyCargo to set up the world’s largest GDP compliant air cargo hub in Dubai for global distribution of COVID-19 vaccine

Women-Owned Businesses More Likely to Borrow from Family and Friends to Deal with COVID-19 Impacts

COVID–19 is accelerating the technology takeover