Colombo (News 1st); Several areas were released from isolation on Monday (09), said Army Commander and Head of the National Operation Center for the Prevention of the COVID-19 outbreak Lt. General Shavendra Silva.

All areas in the Kuliyapitiya Police area excluding Galagedara, Hammalawa & Ihala Kalugomuwa GS Divisions were thus released from isolation.

In addition, all areas in the Kurunegala Municipality excluding the Ilippugedara GS Division & Kadaweediya GS Division, released from isolation, said the Army Commander.

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