24 Covid19 patients identified today, Total infected up to 295

April 20, 2020 at 9:45 AM

24 new COVID19 patients confirmed today. All are from those in quarantine in the Bandaranayaka Mawatha area of Colombo 12.

Patients in Bandaranayaka Mawatha area are believed to be connected to the Patient who had arrived from India in March.

Army Commander Shavendra Silva speaking to Media yesterday said that unless for Essential services, entry into Colombo District in discouraged.