President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa urged the public not to panic regarding COVID19-related developments in SriLanka.

"Recent decisions were precautionary and preventive measures to keep us all safe," Rajapaksa added.

"If we all work together and stay calm, I'm certain we can get through this global crisis with minimal impact," the President also added.

Meanwhile, the government said there was no shortage of fuel and urged the public to refrain from panic-buying.