Several Grama Niladhari Divisions have been isolated with immediate effects
Measures have been taken to isolate several Grama Niladhari Divisions with immediate effect from today. Army Commander Shavendra Silva stated that these steps were taken to control the current corona situation. The isolated areas as follows
Strict travel restrictions will be imposed
Measures have been taken to relax the strict travel restrictions that were in effect across the country at 4 am this morning. However, inter-provincial travel has been suspended and shop opening in the Western Province have been restricted with the public transport. Minister of State Jayasumana stated that the Presidential Task Force which will meet this afternoon will decide whether or not the travel restrictions will be implemented in the future. He further added that the current situation of the spread of the virus is being studied in depth. Meanwhile, the Director-General of Health Services, Dr Asela Gunawardena stated that if there is an increase in the number of reported cases of corona infections, there will be severe travel restrictions in the future. He said that as there are about 2,000 patients reported at present, travel restrictions should be strictly adhered to in the country.
Vasudeva Nanayakkara has been hospitalized.
Water Supply and Drainage Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara have been hospitalized. According to the media reports that he has been admitted to the hospital to receive treatment for a heart attack. The minister has been admitted to a private hospital in Colombo and is scheduled to undergo stent surgery, hospital sources said. His spokesman said the condition was not accidental but had been planned and used on medical advice.
The Presidential pardon for Duminda Silva cannot be approved – The US Ambassador to Colombo
The Presidential pardon for those arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism Act can be approved, the pardon of a person convicted of murder cannot be approved, The US Ambassador to Colombo has said. He is commenting on the release of former parliamentarian Duminda Silva under a presidential pardon. Through pardoning a convicted felon who has been convicted of manslaughter She also notes that the rule of law has been underestimated. The note further states that this decision is contrary to the United Nations Charter of the Government of Sri Lanka, which treats everything fairly.