Several more areas in three districts have been isolated in an attempt to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Head of National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO), Army Commander Shavendra Silva said.
The isolation orders are effective from 06.00 am today (June 24).
Accordingly, the following areas are under isolation until further notice:
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