Most of Puttalam, Western Province including Colombo & parts of Southern Province identified as "High Risk" areas for #Covid19 outbreak: PHI's Union
22nd #Coronavirus infected Sri Lankan, a 73 year old male, identified & currently he has been treated at Karapitiya hospital, Galle: Govt Info. Dept. #lka
WHO & Health Min. of SL has guided all communities to avoid public gatherings to prevent spreading of the Corona Virus. ACJU requests the Muslim Community to temporarily stop Jumuah & 5 times congregational prayers at Masjids & all kinds of public gatherings until further notice.
Sri Lankans are requested to refrain from undertaking pilgrimages, tours & trips during following 2 weeks due to Coronavirus threat - Buddha Sasana Ministry
All public & private sector events prohibited for two weeks with effect from tomorrow & Police will take stern action against violators: Police Media
2 more female Coronavirus positive cases identified. One a returnee from Italy, the other a relative of an earlier patient, bringing total to 10- DG of Health