Island-wide quarantine curfew extended till September 6
Island-wide quarantine curfew which is currently in effect has been extended till 4:00 am on the 6th of September.
The decision was taken by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the COVID-19 Task Force meeting held this morning.
Meanwhile, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has shared a Twitter message regarding extending the imposed quarantine curfew.
He stated, “Following an observation that #lka citizens have not taken the curfew to heart, in order for this to be effective, I implore again to refrain from unnecessary travel, work from home & abide by the curfew.”
The current #COVID19SL curfew will continue till Monday 4am (06/09). Following an observation that #lka citizens have not taken the curfew to heart, in order for this to be effective, I implore again to refrain from unnecessary travel, work from home & abide by the curfew.
— Keheliya Rambukwella (@Keheliya_R) August 27, 2021
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