Several areas in Matara, Matale, Kandy and Puttalam districts were isolated with immediate effect,said the Army Commander General Shavendra Silva.
Following areas were isolated until further notice:
1. Matara District - Uyanwatta GN Division and Uyanwatta North GN Division
2. Matale District - Uda Hapuvida GN Division
3. Kandy District - Thibbutta Village in Walgampaya GN Division and Kosgasthenna Village in Walgampaya GN Division
4. Puttalam District - Meda Kirimetiyana GN Division
Meanwhile, the isolation status imposed in Nikadalupotha Grama Niladhari Division in Kumbukgete police area of Kurunegala District was lifted from this morning.