Discussions will take place with President Gotabaya Rajapkasa on May 25, 26 or 27 to decide on extending travel restrictions, Army Commander General Shavendra Silva stated. He made these statements during the Derana Aruna programme this morning (22). Accordingly, discussions are expected to be held with the President to decide on enforcing travel restrictions next weekend. The Army Chief said certain issues raised by the health sector will be taken into account when the COVID-19 Task Force convenes. This comes after four medical associations including Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) and Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA), called a media briefing on Friday (21), urging the government to enforce stringent travel restrictions for 14 consecutive days.
