The Western Province Health Services Office has introduced a new application designed for the benefit of those who are in the medical sector and combatting COVID–19, the President’s Media Division said. The President pointed out that the new application should be further improved so as to make relevant information on latest developments always available. President Rajapaksa emphasized the need of conducting random PCR tests covering every part of the country. Curfew has been imposed in the Western Province effective from midnight on Thursday (29). President emphasised that no opportunity should be available to congregate people at events such as weddings and religious functions within the Western Province.

Source: The Nation October 29, 2020 19:06 UTC