As the Public Administration and Home Affairs Ministry has declared Monday, March 16th a Public, Bank and Mercantile holiday, the Election Commission announced that they would not accept deposits and nominations on Monday.
The Health Services Director General Dr. Anil Jasinghe confirmed that another seven Sri Lankans had tested positive for the Coronavirus (Covid-19).
The Presidential Task Force announces that a hotline has been established for .the public to obtain or notify any details regarding the Coronavirus situation.
The message issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka