The Police, in a statement, said curfew in high-risk areas, including Colombo, Gampaha and Puttalam districts, will be lifted on Monday at 5 AM.

However, inter-district travel in areas will be strictly prohibited.

However, the statement does not say whether the curfew will be reimposed between 8 PM and 5 AM, as per the iinitial plan announced earlier this week.

Public transportation and other services will remain active under strict guidelines and restrictions.