Colombo (News 1st);  Ministry of Foreign Affairs was requested to consult the National Operation Center for the Prevention of the COVID-19 Outbreak and seek approval as regards future repatriation procedures.

According to a statement the NOCPCO Task Force was told on Wednesday (18) the expatriates wanting to return home can buy their own tickets directly without turning to any third party as such, nor should they approach such elements, except for respective embassies.

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