The Embassy of the Russian Federation warned about the extension of the curfew in Sri Lanka

MOSCOW, 26 APR – RIA Novosti. The Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka and the Maldives warned the Russians about extending the curfew by the authorities in Sri Lanka because of COVID-19.

Previously, the government of Sri Lanka has renewed the curfew in the country on the weekend (April 25-26) in connection with the increase in the number of cases of coronavirus. In addition, it was reported that the authorities of the country from March 20 imposed restrictions on moving around the island at certain hours. April 20, the authorities reduced the curfew from 20.00 to 05.00 with the exception of some areas.

the Russian Embassy noted that in areas where it will be lifted a curfew, banned is the use of main roads and travel between districts; the street access is only allowed for the purchase of medicines and food. You can still get to the airport in Colombo for departure.

According to the latest figures on the island are 420 patients with coronavirus, and 46 of them got sick last Friday. Seven people died, recovered 190 people.

the world health organization on 11 March announced the outbreak of a new coronavirus infection COVID-19 pandemic. According to the latest who data, there have been recorded more than 2.7 million infections, more than 187 thousand people died.

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