Its General Secretary, Dr Haritha Aluthge said the Colombo District had reported 1,083 positive cases just within five days.

The threat and risk that was in Gampaha has reached Colombo to some extent now, he further stated.

Western Province remains at risk - Army Commander

Army Commander Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva says that the Western Province remains at risk due to the Covid-19 virus.

He said the decision on the easing of travel restrictions outside the province and future actions would be taken after a studying the situation today and tomorrow.