The Ministry of Education said Sri Lankan teachers, academic staff and non- academic staff returning from coronavirus affected countries such as China, Korea and Italy will also be subjected to a 14- day quarantine.

A directive has been issued to the heads of all schools and educational institutions to inform all relevant parties in this regard, the Ministry added.

Currently, the Corona Virus (COVID-19) has been reported from over 70 countries and based on such cases, the Sri Lankan authorities have decided to take this precautionary measure to prevent the virus from entering the country.

The Ministry of Education said the decision was taken following a request made by the Ministry of Health.