Information on COVID-19

2 February 2020
Highlights

We are still in the early stages of understanding this new virus, where it came from, and how it affects people. WHO encourages all countries to continue preparedness activities and has issued interim guidance on how to do this. This includes information on how to monitor for sick people, test samples, treat patients, control infection in health centres, and maintain the right supplies.

WHO guidance and more information on COVID-19

Daily situation reports 

COVID-19 advice for the public

Information on COVID-19 and prevention methods - English

Information on COVID-19 and prevention methods - Sinhala

Information on COVID-19 and prevention methods - Tamil

Video on coronavirus - English 

Video on coronavirus - Sinhala 

Video on coronavirus - Tamil 

Sri Lanka Health Promotion Bureau website 

Sri Lanka Ministry of Health Epidemiology Unit 

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) for COVID-19 training - this training is intended for healthcare workers and public health professionals, as it is focused on infection prevention and control.


Infographic: 
mask advice