COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka Police arrested 41 suspects in a 24-hour window for the failure to wear to face maks and maintain social distance, police said.

Since 30th October to-date, a total of 1652 people have been arrested for the violation of COVID-19 regulations including the wearing of face masks and maintaining social distances, Police Spokesperson – DIG Ajith Rohana said.

The isolation order in respect of nine police jurisdictions and 24 Grama Niladhari Divisions continues to remain in effect.

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