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Under the Quarantine & Prevention of Diseases Ordinance, if any person does not follow provided instructions or hinders the performance of the duties of the authorities, the police can impose a fine ranging between Rs. 2,000 to 10,000 and also jail that person for six months, said Police Spokesperson, SP Jaliya Senaratne.

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