Several more areas in Colombo, Kalutara, Ratanpura, Gampaha and Nuwara-Eliya districts were isolated with immediate effect, said the Army Commander General Shavendra Silva.
The following areas were isolated until further notice:
1. Colombo District - Villora Watta (Moratumulla police area)
2. Nuwara-Eliya District- Ingentre Grama Niladhari Division (Norwood police area) and Fordayas Watta Grama Niladhari Division (Hatton police area)
3. Gampaha District - Eldeniya Church Road (Kadawatha police area) and Ranaviru Dharmasiri Mawatha (Kadawatha police area)
4. Ratnapura District- Gangulwitiya Grama Niladhari Division (Ratnapura police area), Pothupitiya North Grama Niladhari Division (Rakwana police area) and Hapugoda Grama Niladhari Division (Kalawana police area)
5. Kalutara District - Bombuwela Grama Niladhari Division (Dodangoda police area)