No island-wide lockdown
Posted by Editor on August 13, 2021 - 3:30 pm
Country will not go for a lockdown but travel restrictions could be further tightened, State Minister Professor Channa Jayasumana said.
He was speaking to the media after a discussion the President had with several stakeholders including the Covid Task Force.
Army Commander General Shavendra Silva will make a statement today, the State Minister said.

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