615 Sri Lankans stranded overseas repatriated

615 Sri Lankans stranded overseas repatriated

Another 615 Sri Lankans stranded abroad due to the coronavirus expansion have arrived on the island via the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake.

The Hiru News correspondent at the airport stated that the group arrived on the island by 13 flights in the past 24 hours ending at 08:30 a.m. today.

The group includes 135 Sri Lankans from the United Arab Emirates and 173 Sri Lankans from Qatar.

Also, 431 Sri Lankans have left for foreign countries for employment by nine flights