Presidential hopeful Gotabaya Rajapaksa returns to Sri Lanka

Travel ban imposed from May 21-25 and 25-28

By Vyshnavy Velrajh The Government has decided to enforce a travel ban around the island from May 21-25 and May 25-28. Army Commander General Shavendra Silva told Colombo Gazette that travel restrictions (travel ban) will be enforced from 11 PM on May 21 (Friday) to 4 am on May 25 (Tuesday). He said the travel restrictions will also be imposed from 11 pm on 25th May to 4 am on May 28th.? The Army Commander said that the travel restrictions will not be in effect from 04 am to 11 pm on the 25t

17 May, 2021

Officials refuse to admit to community spread

Health authorities have refused to admit to a community spread of the coronavirus saying the situation was under control. The Ministry of Health said that the situation was under control and so there it is difficult to admit that there is a community spread. Deputy Director-General at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Hemantha Herath said that if there is a community spread then the existing strategy in dealing with the Covid situation in the country will need to change. However, he told reporters

18 May, 2021

Mullaitivu, Pudukuduirippu and Mulliyawalai isolated

Mullaitivu, Pudukuduirippu and Mulliyawalai in the Mullaitivu District have been isolated. Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said the isolation status in these areas will take effect from 11pm tonight (Monday). Residents will not be permitted to travel outside the respective areas. The Government said that the isolation status has been enforced in these areas to contain the spread of the coronavirus. (Colombo Gazette)

17 May, 2021