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All shops should be closed from 11 p.m tonight till 4 a.m Monday, Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said.

He said only essential services would be allowed when the island-wide travel restriction was in force.

The Spokesman said that online delivery service for medicine will be allowed to operate.

He said last digit ID system introduced for non-essential movements will be implemented from Monday.

An island-wide travel restriction will be imposed from 11 pm today to 4 am till Monday in order to prevent a further spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.(DSB)


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  • Arun Thursday, 13 May 2021 10:54 AM

    What about Food delivery services will it be available ?

    Joshua Thursday, 13 May 2021 11:07 AM

    anyway most of the shops are closed at that time. Time up to 11 pm is enough

    mnsmart Thursday, 13 May 2021 11:12 AM

    This sudden changes is pathetic and confusing.

    Rukshan Fernando Thursday, 13 May 2021 11:12 AM

    Pharmacies and Super Markets must operate like in other Countries...... Online did not work and will not. Are more People to suffer again..

    Anil Thursday, 13 May 2021 11:23 AM

    Food delivery should be allowed for people stranded in boarding places.

    Ram Thursday, 13 May 2021 11:30 AM

    What does the direction mean? Is it a curfew? Unclear to me.

    Horuburu123 Thursday, 13 May 2021 12:06 PM

    It's in fact a curfew, just with another name.

    Sars Thursday, 13 May 2021 12:53 PM

    Good move but should have made this decision when implemented enabling people to purchase their medical needs.

    Peacemaker Thursday, 13 May 2021 01:41 PM

    So sudden announcement?? This gota and henchmen think that all the people have enough looted money like them

    Mohamed Siyam Thursday, 13 May 2021 02:51 PM

    Too late!

    Gamarala Thursday, 13 May 2021 02:55 PM

    99.999999% of the shops will be closed during that time .

    Mohamed Zuhair Mohideen Thursday, 13 May 2021 02:59 PM

    Bunch of idiots ruling At least follow the other countries. Food stores are open and pharmacies

    BE FAIR Thursday, 13 May 2021 04:56 PM

    Well some one in the system should have had the guts to say: ITS A LOCK DOWN FOR 4 Days

    Christopher Taylor Friday, 14 May 2021 06:51 AM

    And now a muslim celebration to take place... ALL CELEBRATIONS MUST BE BANNED WHAT HAPPENED TO COMMON SENSE?

    Jef Friday, 14 May 2021 02:18 PM

    People are foncused......must have a system in place first. essential warkers.curefew .isolated. lockdown. Travel restrictions etc etc....all shops inc grocery all pharmacies essential non essential closed..advice public in a manner so there's no confusion so that pulic can make prior arrangements for their essentials

    Nandasena Modaya Friday, 14 May 2021 02:59 PM

    So the virus only comes out between 11pm and 4 am? Must be a night shift worker.


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