With the detection of a Sri Lankan infected with the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Education Ministry has taken measures to temporarily suspend all educational tours and field
trips, on the directive of Minister of Education Dullas Alahapperuma. This measure has been taken to prevent the coronavirus (COVID-19) from spreading in the country, the
Ministry of Education stated.

The Police Media Unit issuing a statement noted that false reports claiming that several Coronavirus infected persons had been reported from various parts of the country.

The Department of Government information issuing a press release stated that the family members of the Coronavirus-infected patient have been quarantined.

Addressing a media briefing at the Health Ministry yesterday Specialist Consultant Dr. Anil Jasinghe said that all information regarding the COVID-19 infested Sri Lankan had been obtained, including the details of his family and a special programme to prevent the spread of the virus has been taken.