COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Health says the decision on extending or lifting the quarantine curfew / lockdown will be made on Friday (03).

The Director General of Health Services Dr. Asela Gunawrdena said Presidential Task Force on the Prevention of COVID-19 is expected to meet on Friday (03) under the auspices of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

At the meeting, a decision will be made as to whether or not to extend the quarantine curfew.

The 10-day lockdown which was imposed on the 20th of August was later extended till the 06th of September, following recommendations by health experts.

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