Sri Lankan Govt Imposes 2 1/2 Day Curfew

The Sri Lankan government on Friday imposed a 2 1/2 day curfew across the whole island in a bid to contain the spreading of the coronavirus.

The number of positive cases has risen to 59.

The curfew will be in effect from Friday 6.00 p.m. until Monday 6.00 a.m.

Coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 244,000 people and killed more than 10,000.

The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms in most people, but severe symptoms are more likely in the elderly or those with existing health problems.

Almost 86,000 people have recovered so far, mostly in China.