COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka has decided to extend the travel restrictions to 07th June, said Minister Johnston Fernando on Monday (24). However, travel restrictions will be relaxed on the following day for people to make purchases of essential items from the nearest store. 25th May 2021 (Travel Restrictions will be relaxed from 04 AM to 11 PM)31st May 2021 (Travel Restrictions will be relaxed from 04 AM to 11 PM)04th June 2021 (Travel Restrictions will be relaxed from 04 AM to 11 PM)07th June 2021 (Travel Restrictions will be relaxed from 04 AM to 11 PM)– Only retail shops, pharmacies, fish & meat stalls, vegetable stalls, and bakeries are allowed to operate when travel restrictions are relaxed. – People will not be permitted to travel using vehicles to make purchases when travel restrictions are relaxed. – Only people involved in essential services will be allowed to travel until the 07th of June.

Source: The Nation May 24, 2021 11:48 UTC