Colombo (News 1st); Repatriation flights will be increased within next week, tweeted Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa.

He said the government quarantine centers will be provided for all those returning to the country.

Further, the Sports Minister tweeted that paid quarantine is not mandatory and thanked President Gotabaya Rajapaksa for his commitment towards the repatriation issue.

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