Travel restrictions between provinces if infections increase

Travel restrictions between provinces if infections increase

Director General of Health Services Dr. Asela Gunawardena stated that if more coronavirus infected patients are reported, travel restrictions may have to be imposed between provinces.

At present 6 police divisions and 98 Grama Niladhari divisions belonging to 14 districts of the country have been isolated.

Meanwhile the Trincomalee Divisional Secretary and the Administrative Officer of the District Secretariat have tested positive for covid.

Accordingly, it is reported that the Trincomalee District Secretary has been quarantined.