All government schools in Kilinochchi have been closed for a week after a COVId-19 positive case was detected in the district, District Secretary Mrs R. Ketheeswaran said.
She said the decision was taken as a precautionary measure to prevent further spread of the virus. The contact tracing process with regard to the recent COVID-19 positive case is currently underway.
It was also decided that those who enter into Kilinochchi district from other districts will have to undergo 14 day mandatory self quarantine.
An elderly person working in a fuel station in Bharathipuram, Kilinochchi tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday. (NL)
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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