320 more Sri Lankans returns from Chennai
May 12, 2020 01:05 pm
More Sri Lankans stranded in India have been brought back to the Island in another special repatriation mission.
A SriLankan Airlines charter flight carrying 320 Sri Lankans from Chennai landed at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) a short while ago.
Upon arrival, the returnees and their belongings were subjected to a process of sterilization by the Sri Lanka Air Force, stated Ada Derana reporter.
The passengers were also checked for body temperature and coronavirus symptoms by the officials of the airport medical unit and the security unit.
As per the advice of health authorities, they were then directed to a mandatory quarantine period at quarantine facilities maintained by the tri-forces.