Twelve areas isolated in 3 districts; four areas released from isolation
Posted by Editor on May 13, 2021 - 6:55 am
Eleven Grama Niladhari divisions and a town area have been isolated with immediate effect in Gampaha, Galle and Ratnapura districts, the Army Commander General Shavenra Silva announced.
Meanwhile four Grama Niladhari divisions in Colombo, Ampara and Nuwara-Eliya districts have been released from isolation.
Newly Designated Isolated Areas:
Gampaha District
Divulapitiya Police Area
- Palugahawela
Galle District
Ahangama Police Area
- Karadungoda
- Goviyapana
- Kahawannagama
- Dommangoda
Habaraduwa Police Area
- Lanumodara
- Bonavista
- Katukurunda
Ratnapura District
Palmadulla Police Area
- Denawaka Pathakada
- Dippitigala
Kuruvita Police Area
- Kuruvita
- Town Area in Delgamuwa GN
Following areas have been released from isolation:
Colombo District
Padukka Police Area
- Uggalla
Ampara District
Dehiattakandiya Police Area
- Dehiattakandiya
Nuwara-Eliya District
Hatton Police Area
- Gonagalla Area in Fordays Watta GN
- Akkara 30 Area in Fordays Watta GN
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