The previous record was 77,299 new cases on July 16.
The previous record was 77,299 new cases on July 16.
The government also widened the curfew in parts of Colombo.
Experts have been stressing that getting a jab against influenza has become more important in the time of Covid. So, as flu season sets in, residents take action to protect their health
The US is the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths.
Both companies have contracts to provide vaccine to the US and other governments if they are cleared by regulators.
One French doctor explains how many doses of mouthwash you should take - and when - to protect yourself.
Many hospitals are not built for a pandemic and are having to buy more beds.
The news boosts hopes that a working vaccine may be available by the end of the year.
As a passionate journalist who would be out and about town chasing stories, it was a daunting thought to be based in a single room for a fortnight.
Around nine experimental vaccines for coronavirus are in the pipeline in different countries.