No to Indian arrivals in SL

Sri Lanka has halted all arrivals from India with immediate effect, says the Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The decision has been taken on the directives of the Ministry of Health. Meanwhile, Philippines has banned the entry of travelers from Sri Lanka.

 

The Manila Times reported travelers from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nepal have also been barred from entering the country. The Philippines government said the decision was reached to prevent the COVID-19 variant detected in India, from entering the country. The ban which comes into effect at midnight will remain in place till the 14th of May.