Travel restrictions between provinces will be activated from midnight today and given the increase in the spread of the corona virus, restrictions on movement between Districts would also be considered in the future. Army Commander Shavendra Silva said.

He added that despite the restrictions on travel, essential services are operating without interruption.

He said that the maximum date for the implementation of travel restrictions until May 31and it has been announcedafter the instructions given by President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa that the public should be informed of the expiration date when imposing travel restrictions,while, participating in a program held on Swaranavahini yesterday night.