Army Commander General Shavendra Silva yesterday warned people not to misuse the 10-day quarantine curfew which came into effect from 10 pm last night and to remain at home as health workers and authorities rushed against time to stop a further spread of the contagious Delta variant.
All other services including supermarkets, restaurant deliveries and banks would remain closed and people were urged not to leave their homes.
Silva said that special emphasis will be given to continue the vaccination drive during these 10 days and mobile teams including the army teams would prioritize vaccinating all those above 60 years.
Silva said the government agents of each area were informed to draw up a list of people, especially those above 60 years, who were yet to be vaccinated and submit it to the Health authorities and army.
Based on this list, the mobile teams will be visiting these homes and encouraging people to take their jabs.