President's Office announces new curfew times

The President's Office announced the new curfew times for various parts of the country affected by the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) a short while ago. 

Accordingly, the curfew currently in place for the Colombo, Gampaha and Kalutara districts will continue until further notice. 

The curfew currently enforced in the districts of Puttalam, Vavuniya, Mannar, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu and Jaffna districts will be temporarily lifted at 6.00am on Friday (27) and will be reimposed at 12.00pm the same day. 

The curfew in place in all other districts will be lifted at 6.00am tomorrow (26) and will be reimposed at 12.00pm the same day. 

Traveling between districts continues to be strictly prohibited. Transporting foreign tourists has also been banned. 

Farmers in any district affected by curfew have been given permission to continue in their agricultural activities while those working in small tea estates and producing export crops have also been given permission to continue engaging in their work. 

Transport of essential items including rice and vegetables will also continue while members of the media are also allowed to travel for their duties. 

Airport and port services will continue to operate and passengers departing the country can still make their way to the airport.

The Government notes that the minister in charge of agriculture and trade should ensure that these activities are properly controlled.