The World Health Organization (WHO) announced a new name for the disease caused by the current novel Coronavirus epidemic: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on 11 February 2020. This webpage provides up-to-date University information on the COVID-19 outbreak, including what the University of Colombo experts are doing.


Present situation – Covid 19 in Sri Lanka

Avoid the Three Cs – WHO – Media courtesy: https://www.who.int/brunei/news/infographics-english

TO MINIMIZE THE POSSIBLE RISK OF SPREADING THE CORONAVIRUS IN THE COUNTRY, PUBLIC ARE ADVISED TO ADHERE TO GOOD HEALTH PRACTICES

  • Frequently clean hands by using soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub.
  • When coughing and sneezing cover mouth and nose with tissue or handkerchief or with the flexed elbow. Used facial tissues to be discarded properly.
  • Avoid frequent touching of face, nose, eyes and mouth.
  • Avoid close contact with anyone who has fever and cough.
  • If you have fever, cough and difficulty in breathing seek medical care at earliest from a government hospital and share recent travel history.

University Health Centre – +94 112584985 (Opening Hours – Week Days 8.00 AM to 4.00 PM)

University Marshal Office – +94 112584985 (Opening Hours – 24 Hours)

USEFUL LINKS

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Vice-Chancellor’s message
August 1, 2021, 13:11
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November 13, 2020, 10:47
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October 07, 2020, 12:07
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October 07, 2020, 10:31
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