No permission will be granted to celebrate the Vesak ceremony by way of outdoor events, Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said.

However, the Army Commander the Vesak ceremony could be celebrate at home with family members.

He also stressed the need for strictly adhering to health regulations due to the current situation in the country.

Sri Lanka has imposed an islandwide lockdown till Monday 4 AM following the sudden upsurge in COVID19 cases across the country.