COLOMBO (News1st): One of the groups that left the quarantine camp in Punani today (March 25), has been re-directed to the facility, after a child in the group had developed a fever.

Army Commander Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva said, the group will be released to their homes following another medical check-up.

Earlier today, 201 persons who completed the 14-day quarantine period in Kandakadu, and Punani, left for their homes, becoming the second batch to do so.

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