Curfew extended in Sri Lanka to contain spread of coronavirus
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Mar 21, 2020 07:12
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The Police curfew imposed around the country, which was to be lifted on Monday, has been extended.
The President's Media Division said that the curfew has been extended till 6am on 24th (Tuesday) for the Colombo, Puttalam and Gampaha districts and will be reimposed at 2pm that afternoon.
The curfew in other areas will be lifted at 6am on Monday and reimposed at 2pm.
The public have also been urged not to panic buy when the curfew is temporarily lifted as there are sufficient stocks. All liquor outlets have been ordered to remain closed when the curfew is temporarily lifted.
