The government has decided to extend curfew in Colombo, Gampaha and Kalutara until May 04.

The curfew was expected to be lifted on April 27. However, following extensive discussions, the government decided to extend the curfew to limit the spread of the virus.

The President's Media Division, in a statement, advised the public to strictly follow the rules given the current situation in the country.

following the lifting of the curfew, only 1/3 of state sector workers have been allowed to report to work on working days.

The heads of state institutions have been instructed to prepare rosters during the last week of April.