Sri Lanka extends covid-19 lockdown till October 1 after surge in cases
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Published: Sep 17, 2021, 03:20 IST | Updated: Sep 17, 2021, 03:20 IST
Sri Lanka has now extended its nation-wide lockdown till October 1. This comes after a surge in covid-19 cases and mounting pressure from medical professionals to step up efforts to fight the raging third wave.
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