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Jaffna records 79 COVID-19 cases today; certain parts of city closed

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Certain parts of the Jaffna midtown areas will be closed until further notice to prevent spread of COVID-19 after 79 persons tested positive for the virus today, a senior official from Jaffna District Secretariat said.

A special meeting with the participation of all stakeholders including regional health authorities was held this evening to take urgent steps to prevent spread of the virus in the region and ensure public safety.

Accordingly it was decided to run the newly opened bus station near Jaffna fort by closing the old bus stand located in the middle of the city. Main streets and access lanes located within the mid-city are to be closed until further notice. (Pix by N.Lohathayalan)


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