Travel restrictions to continue till June

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The ongoing travel restrictions will continue until June 7 and will not be relaxed on May 31st and June 4, Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said.

He said the decision was taken during a meeting held with the President and the COVID-19 task force this morning.

Earlier, the Government said travel restrictions will be relaxed on the 25th, 31st May and June 4 to allow people to pick up essential items during the travel period extended for June 07.

General Silva said that essential items will be delivered through the cordination with divisional secretariat.