Inter provincial travel restrictions have been extended till 4.00 a.m. on October 31 (Sunday), Army Commander and Head of National Operations Centre for the Prevention of the Spread of COVID-19 General Shavendra Silva said.
General Silva said President Gotabaya Rajapaksa ordered the extending of present restrictions in order to control the spread of COVID-19.
Despite travel restrictions still in place, tourist hotspots in the Central hills to the Southern and Eastern coasts are reportedly attracting local tourists arriving from populated districts.
Police said 618 persons who have attempted to enter/leave Western province have been turned away on Tuesday.
Sri Lanka continues to report COVID-19 deaths, with the latest daily death toll being 18. Meanwhile, over 400 persons have been tested positive for the virus yesterday.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
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