A discussion is to be held to decide if an island-wide lockdown should be enforced after the new variant of the coronavirus was detected in Colombo and other parts of the country.
The Sunday Times reported that the matter will be discussed tomorrow (Monday) when the National Operations Centre meets.
'No decision on a lockdown has been taken so far. The matter is due to be taken up tomorrow for discussion by the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak,'
The Sunday Times quoted Police Spokesman and Deputy Inspector General Ajith Rohana as saying.
Deputy Director- General of Public Health Services Dr. Hemantha Herath said the Epidemiology Unit was studying the situation and would decide on the course of action which should be taken.