Resumption of normalcy in the civilian life in Sri Lanka to begin from May 11

Issuing a press release, the President’s Media Division in Sri Lanka (PMD) said the public and private institutions must resume functions from Monday May 11th onwards, in order to restore the civilian life and economy, including maintenance of essential services, in the in Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara and Puttalam districts.

In the meantime, curfew in other 21 districts will be in force from 8.00 pm to 5.00 am until May 6, the PMD added. In these districts, the curfew will be re-imposed at 8.00 pm on May 6 and will be in effect until 5.00 am on May 11.

The Heads of institutions will be instructed to make necessary arrangements in this regard, taking into account the service requirements, the release read further.

Accordingly, they must ensure that the staff members at work are strictly adhering to the health guidelines imposed by the authorities with the aim of eliminating the threat of coronavirus.

The PMD has also appealed to the general public, except for those who are required to report to work, to stay home.

Public is allowed to leave their homes only to purchase medicine and other essential items, however, they must make sure that health guidelines to mitigate coronavirus are adhered to.

The curfew passes issued by the police will only be valid if the driver and the passengers are wearing face masks.

In the meantime, curfew in other 21 districts will be in force from 8.00 pm to 5.00 am until May 6, the PMD added.

Detailed Press release issued by the PMD