Essential and other services to continue until quarantine curfew is lifted

Essential and other services to continue until quarantine curfew is lifted

August 27, 2021   02:49 pm

Army Commander General Shavendra Silva says that essential and other services which are currently functioning will be permitted to continue until the quarantine curfew is lifted. 

The government announced today that the islandwide quarantine curfew which was imposed on August 20 has been extended until 4.00 a.m. on September 06.

The decision had been taken by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa during the meeting of the Special Committee on COVID-19 Control which convened at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (27). 

Accordingly, under the existing system the essential services and other services will be permitted to continue while those traveling for employment will also be allowed, the army chief said.

Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.

Most Viewed Video Stories

Sri Lanka’s 5% economic growth forecast uncertain amid global instability: CBSL Governor (English)

Sri Lanka’s 5% economic growth forecast uncertain amid global instability: CBSL Governor (English)

South-west monsoon establishing over Sri Lanka;Heavy rains, strong winds predicted for several areas

War Heroes’ Commemoration ceremony to be held tomorrow marking 17 years since end of the war

“Let us pay floral tribute to our war heroes”; Wimal Weerawansa denied entry to War Heroes’ Monument (English)

Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin

🔴LIVE | Ada Derana Lunch Time News Bulletin 12.00 pm

''Beyond Mahapola'' network inaugurated; Experts highlight void in skills to fill current job market (English)

Low pressure area weakening and moving away from SL; Rains, strong winds to continue tomorrow (English)