The Beruwala fisheries harbour has been closed until further notice after 10 fishermen involved in transporting fish to the Peliyagoda fish market have been tested positive for COVID-19, the Manager of the fisheries harbour Edward Dayamal said.
He said over 100 fishermen have undergone PCR tests. About 300 persons from Peliyagoda fish market and hundreds of close contacts were found positive for coronavirus yesterday (22).
Meanwhile, the fish stall at the Homagama market coming under the Homagama Pradeshiya Sabha has been closed after the owner was found infected with the virus.
Kalutara district health authorities have requested fishermen and vendors who have visited the Peliyagoda fish market during last week, to provide their details to the area health officer.
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.
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
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