Sri Lanka has successfully curbed community spread of coronavirus, says task force head

Sri Lankan government have been successful in curbing community spre of coronavirus infection in country as it has t witnessed a single community spre case for almost last three months, he of COVID-19 task force reportedly said. Army Commander, Lt General Shavendra Silva reportedly said that all positive cases since April 30 were those who were infected from Sri Lankan expatriates whose return was facilitated by government. He ded that authorities have t found any single case within community since April 30. 

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Government halts repatriation

Silva furr ded that Sri Lanka has been able to successfully curb social spre. As per reports, government stopped repatriation of its citizens from various countries after witnessing rising number of infections. Silva said that nearly 20000 people who were brought back were under institutional quarantine and ar 5,000 returnees are currently under quarantine. According to government tally, Sri Lanka's total coronavirus toll stands at 2,764 with 11 deaths. Nearly 600 patients are undergoing treatment at hospitals. country lifted its lockdown restrictions in June. 

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On or hand, postal voting for over 700,000 Sri Lankan officers, who will be on duty on August 5 for parliamentary polls, began on Monday amidst special security measures, following a sudden spike in COVID-19 cases in country.  voting will go on for 5 days with two days reserved next week for those who fail to cast ir vote this week. Over 700,000 officers who will be on election duty on August 5 are eligible to cast ir vote.  

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