Army Commander to head National Operation Center for the Prevention of COVID- 19

On the directive of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Army Commander Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva has been appointed as the Head of the National Operation Center for the Prevention of COVID- 19.

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All religious sites closed to visitors

Ministry of Buddha Sasana, Cultural and Religious Affairs Secretary M. K. Bandula Harischandra issued a statement notifying the public that all historical sites would be closed during the holiday period imposed by the government due to the Coronavirus epidemic.

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Govt. not ready for complete shut-down - Min. Pavithra Wanniarachchi

The Government is currently not prepared to implement a complete lockdown at this point due to several practical issues, said Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi.

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Nine more persons have tested positive for coronavirus

Nine more persons have tested positive for coronavirus

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All types of visas issued to foreigners extended

The Immigration and Emigration Controller General has taken a decision to extend the validity period of all types of visas of foreigners who are currently in Sri Lanka taking into consideration the spread of the Coronavirus in the country.The media release issued by the Immigration and Emigration Controller General is as follows.

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Government decides to stop all passenger arrivals from midnight tomorrow (18)

The government has taken a decision to stop all passengers arriving in the country from midnight tomorrow (18), said the Head of theNational Operation Center for Prevention of COVID- 19Army Commander Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva.

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