The third batch of 223 returnees who underwent two-week long quarantine process at Punani (125), Kandakadu (42), Meeyankulam (18) and Diyatalawa (38) Quarantine Centres (QCs) left for home this morning from respective locations after completion of medical procedures and receipt of Quarantine Certificates, Army said.
The groups, segregated according to their residential towns were provided with Army transport facilities for their destinations in Galle, Colombo, Kandy and Matara areas. In addition, troops supplied them with snacks, water and lunch packets on their way with special focus on infants and kids.
According to the Army, a total number of 3086 individuals, including 31 foreigners in 46 Quarantine Centres are still in quarantine. At least 7500 individuals, out of some 20,000 returnees, including those identified during the period (March 1-15) while being in the country are still in self-quarantine or in quarantine at their homes.
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