COLOMBO, May 10 (Xinhua) -- The number of COVID-19 cases rose to 856 in Sri Lanka on Sunday after eight new patients tested positive during the day, the Health Ministry said in a statement here.
According to official statistics, out of the total confirmed patients, 321 have recovered and while over 500 people are under medical observation in designated hospitals across the country. Nine deaths have been reported due to the virus.
Authorities on Sunday announced that a curfew in the high risk districts including capital Colombo would be relaxed on Monday since it was imposed on March 20, to restart economic activities.
However, strict guidelines have been put in place as only public and private sector employees will be permitted to leave their homes while others have been urged to remain indoors to prevent a further spread of the virus. Enditem
