Sri Lanka Health Ministry issues a statement strongly recommended to wear face masks in indoors, when travelling in public transport and when in public gathering.

Director General of Health Services Dr. Asela Gunarathne states that considering current COVID-l9 disease situation, it is strongly recommended to wear face masks in indoors, when travelling in public transport and when in public gathering.

More than 500 COVID cases have been reported in Sri Lanka within the last 10 days. The number of Covid-19 cases reported within the last 10 days listed as 586. ( LankaXpress.com )