Colombo: The curfew will be imposed in all districts of the island from 8:00 pm today (16) until 5:00 am on Monday, May 18 the Government said.

The curfew imposed from 8 pm last night (15) was lifted at 5 am today in all districts except in Colombo and Gampaha districts.

The curfew which will be relaxed in other districts except in the districts of Colombo and Gampaha at 5.00 am on Monday, May 18th will be effective from 8.00 pm to 5.00 am daily till Saturday, May 23rd.

The mechanism which commenced last Monday, May 11th to recommence the civilian life and economic activities while curfew is in force in Colombo and Gampaha districts will continue till date. This process will resume from Monday, May 18th onwards, the President’s Media Division said.

The government urges the public to comply with the quarantine regulations in the future as well.

Meanwhile, DIG Ajith Rohana says that more than 85,000 people who have been involved in self-quarantine to prevent the spread of COVID-19 epidemic have received quarantine certificates.

 
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