Sixteen more Grama Niladhari(GN) divisions and areas in five districts were isolated with immediate effect, said the Army Commander General Shavendra Silva.
Following areas were isolated until further notice:
1. Gampaha District:
Mahara Police Area - Etikehelgalla West
Katana Police Area - KC Silva GN division, Atabagahawatta Village in Kadirana North and Peshakarma Village in Kadirana South
Wattala Police Area - Maha Pamunugama area in Sedawaththa GN division, 44th Lane in Kunjagahawatta GN division, 3rd and 7th Lane in Nilsiri Gama GN division
2. Ampara District:
Dehiattakandiya Police Area -Nawamadagama area in Nawamadagama GN division, Ranhelagama area in Bakmeedeniya GN division, Serupitiya sub area in Serupitiya GN division
3. Ratnapura District:
Ratnapura Police Area - Angammana
4. Kalutara District:
Moragahahena Police Area - Palannoruwa, Koralaima and Kumbuka West
Horana Police Area - Narthanagala
5. Moneragala District:
Moneragala Police Area - Bohitiya GN Division