The Police Media Unit issuing a statement noted that false reports claiming that several Coronavirus infected persons had been reported from various parts of the country.

The Department of Government information issuing a press release stated that the family members of the Coronavirus-infected patient have been quarantined.

Addressing a media briefing at the Health Ministry yesterday Specialist Consultant Dr. Anil Jasinghe said that all information regarding the COVID-19 infested Sri Lankan had been obtained, including the details of his family and a special programme to prevent the spread of the virus has been taken.

There is a high risk of the Coronavirus spreading from person to person and as such taking adequate precautions is the best way to prevent its spread. Further, maintaining personal hygiene at a high level can prevent the virus from spreading, said the Health Services Director General Consultant Specialist Dr. Anil Jasinghe, addressing a media briefing yesterday (11).