Addressing the media today (01), Minister of Education Prof. G.L Peiris stated that the Ministry of Education has taken the decision to close schools until May 07.

Progress of COVID-19 Immunization - Second Dose - 60,757

 The total number of Covid-19 deaths

As the Minister of Labour, I consider it a privilege and honour to issue a message for May Day dedicated for the appreciation and celebration of the working class who sacrifice their labour for the wellbeing, safety and future aspirations of the humankind. The inability hold May Day processions, rallies, ceremonies and commemorations as before due to the Covid-19 pandemic is a matter of great regret for the working class as well as the government.