COLOMBO - SRI LANKA - MARCH 21 : General view of the usually busy but now deserted main passenger bus terminal during curfew hours imposed due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic in Colombo, Sri Lanka on March 21, 2020. With Covid-19 positive cases increasing to 76 in the island, the government declared an island-wide curfew from 6.00 pm on Friday till 6.00 am on Tuesday. Authorities are taking strict action against curfew violators and by this evening had arrested 130 persons and taken into custody 10 motorcycles and a three-wheeler taxis. Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Elections Commission indefinitely postponed the general elections scheduled for 25 April 2020 and for which nominations had been accepted. Stringer / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

COLOMBO - SRI LANKA - MARCH 21 : A state run Sri Lanka Transport Board bus carries passengers wearing protective masks as a preventive measure against the spreading of coronavirus (Covid-19) during curfew hours in Colombo, Sri Lanka on March 21, 2020. With Covid-19 positive cases increasing to 76 in the island, the government declared an island-wide curfew from 6.00 pm on Friday till 6.00 am on Tuesday. Authorities are taking strict action against curfew violators and by this evening had arrested 130 persons and taken into custody 10 motorcycles and a three-wheeler taxis. Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Elections Commission indefinitely postponed the general elections scheduled for 25 April 2020 and for which nominations had been accepted. Stringer / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

COLOMBO - SRI LANKA - MARCH 21 : Sri Lankan policeman checks IDs during curfew hours imposed due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic in Colombo, Sri Lanka on March 21, 2020. With Covid-19 positive cases increasing to 76 in the island, the government declared an island-wide curfew from 6.00 pm on Friday till 6.00 am on Tuesday. Authorities are taking strict action against curfew violators and by this evening had arrested 130 persons and taken into custody 10 motorcycles and a three-wheeler taxis. Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Elections Commission indefinitely postponed the general elections scheduled for 25 April 2020 and for which nominations had been accepted. Stringer / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

COLOMBO - SRI LANKA - MARCH 21 : An otherwise crowded Viharamahadevi Park lies deserted during curfew hours imposed due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic in Colombo, Sri Lanka on March 21, 2020. With Covid-19 positive cases increasing to 76 in the island, the government declared an island-wide curfew from 6.00 pm on Friday till 6.00 am on Tuesday. Authorities are taking strict action against curfew violators and by this evening had arrested 130 persons and taken into custody 10 motorcycles and a three-wheeler taxis. Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Elections Commission indefinitely postponed the general elections scheduled for 25 April 2020 and for which nominations had been accepted. Stringer / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

COLOMBO - SRI LANKA - MARCH 21 : Sri Lankan armed police personnel stand guard on a road during curfew hours imposed due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic in Colombo, Sri Lanka on March 21, 2020. With Covid-19 positive cases increasing to 76 in the island, the government declared an island-wide curfew from 6.00 pm on Friday till 6.00 am on Tuesday. Authorities are taking strict action against curfew violators and by this evening had arrested 130 persons and taken into custody 10 motorcycles and a three-wheeler taxis. Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Elections Commission indefinitely postponed the general elections scheduled for 25 April 2020 and for which nominations had been accepted. Stringer / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

COLOMBO - SRI LANKA - MARCH 21 : An otherwise crowded Town Hall and Municipal Council premises lie deserted during curfew hours imposed due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic in Colombo, Sri Lanka on March 21, 2020. With Covid-19 positive cases increasing to 76 in the island, the government declared an island-wide curfew from 6.00 pm on Friday till 6.00 am on Tuesday. Authorities are taking strict action against curfew violators and by this evening had arrested 130 persons and taken into custody 10 motorcycles and a three-wheeler taxis. Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Elections Commission indefinitely postponed the general elections scheduled for 25 April 2020 and for which nominations had been accepted. Stringer / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

COLOMBO - SRI LANKA - MARCH 21 : An otherwise busy Independence Square lies deserted during curfew hours imposed due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic in Colombo, Sri Lanka on March 21, 2020. With Covid-19 positive cases increasing to 76 in the island, the government declared an island-wide curfew from 6.00 pm on Friday till 6.00 am on Tuesday. Authorities are taking strict action against curfew violators and by this evening had arrested 130 persons and taken into custody 10 motorcycles and a three-wheeler taxis. Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Elections Commission indefinitely postponed the general elections scheduled for 25 April 2020 and for which nominations had been accepted. Stringer / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

COLOMBO - SRI LANKA - MARCH 21 : Residents of an apartment building seem to have completed their laundry during curfew hours imposed due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic in Colombo, Sri Lanka on March 21, 2020. With Covid-19 positive cases increasing to 76 in the island, the government declared an island-wide curfew from 6.00 pm on Friday till 6.00 am on Tuesday. Authorities are taking strict action against curfew violators and by this evening had arrested 130 persons and taken into custody 10 motorcycles and a three-wheeler taxis. Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Elections Commission indefinitely postponed the general elections scheduled for 25 April 2020 and for which nominations had been accepted. Stringer / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

COLOMBO - SRI LANKA - MARCH 21 : Sri Lankan security forces patrol the usually busy but now deserted main passenger bus terminal at the Pettah during curfew hours imposed due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic in Colombo, Sri Lanka on March 21, 2020. With Covid-19 positive cases increasing to 76 in the island, the government declared an island-wide curfew from 6.00 pm on Friday till 6.00 am on Tuesday. Authorities are taking strict action against curfew violators and by this evening had arrested 130 persons and taken into custody 10 motorcycles and a three-wheeler taxis. Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Elections Commission indefinitely postponed the general elections scheduled for 25 April 2020 and for which nominations had been accepted. Stringer / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

COLOMBO - SRI LANKA - MARCH 21 : A Sri Lankan policeman stand guard on a road during curfew hours imposed due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic in Colombo, Sri Lanka on March 21, 2020. With Covid-19 positive cases increasing to 76 in the island, the government declared an island-wide curfew from 6.00 pm on Friday till 6.00 am on Tuesday. Authorities are taking strict action against curfew violators and by this evening had arrested 130 persons and taken into custody 10 motorcycles and a three-wheeler taxis. Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Elections Commission indefinitely postponed the general elections scheduled for 25 April 2020 and for which nominations had been accepted. Stringer / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

COLOMBO - SRI LANKA - MARCH 21 : An otherwise crowded Mosque lies deserted during curfew hours imposed due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic in Colombo, Sri Lanka on March 21, 2020. With Covid-19 positive cases increasing to 76 in the island, the government declared an island-wide curfew from 6.00 pm on Friday till 6.00 am on Tuesday. Authorities are taking strict action against curfew violators and by this evening had arrested 130 persons and taken into custody 10 motorcycles and a three-wheeler taxis. Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Elections Commission indefinitely postponed the general elections scheduled for 25 April 2020 and for which nominations had been accepted. Stringer / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

COLOMBO - SRI LANKA - MARCH 21 : Police personnel patrol the usually busy but now deserted road during curfew hours imposed due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic in Colombo, Sri Lanka on March 21, 2020. With Covid-19 positive cases increasing to 76 in the island, the government declared an island-wide curfew from 6.00 pm on Friday till 6.00 am on Tuesday. Authorities are taking strict action against curfew violators and by this evening had arrested 130 persons and taken into custody 10 motorcycles and a three-wheeler taxis. Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Elections Commission indefinitely postponed the general elections scheduled for 25 April 2020 and for which nominations had been accepted. Stringer / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

COLOMBO - SRI LANKA - MARCH 21 : Sri Lankan security forces patrol the usually busy but now deserted main passenger bus terminal at the Pettah during curfew hours imposed due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic in Colombo, Sri Lanka on March 21, 2020. With Covid-19 positive cases increasing to 76 in the island, the government declared an island-wide curfew from 6.00 pm on Friday till 6.00 am on Tuesday. Authorities are taking strict action against curfew violators and by this evening had arrested 130 persons and taken into custody 10 motorcycles and a three-wheeler taxis. Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Elections Commission indefinitely postponed the general elections scheduled for 25 April 2020 and for which nominations had been accepted. Stringer / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

COLOMBO - SRI LANKA - MARCH 21 : An otherwise crowded Viharamahadevi Park lies deserted during curfew hours imposed due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic in Colombo, Sri Lanka on March 21, 2020. With Covid-19 positive cases increasing to 76 in the island, the government declared an island-wide curfew from 6.00 pm on Friday till 6.00 am on Tuesday. Authorities are taking strict action against curfew violators and by this evening had arrested 130 persons and taken into custody 10 motorcycles and a three-wheeler taxis. Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Elections Commission indefinitely postponed the general elections scheduled for 25 April 2020 and for which nominations had been accepted. Stringer / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

COLOMBO - SRI LANKA - MARCH 21 : An otherwise busy Galle Face Green lies deserted during curfew hours imposed due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic in Colombo, Sri Lanka on March 21, 2020. With Covid-19 positive cases increasing to 76 in the island, the government declared an island-wide curfew from 6.00 pm on Friday till 6.00 am on Tuesday. Authorities are taking strict action against curfew violators and by this evening had arrested 130 persons and taken into custody 10 motorcycles and a three-wheeler taxis. Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Elections Commission indefinitely postponed the general elections scheduled for 25 April 2020 and for which nominations had been accepted. Stringer / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

COLOMBO - SRI LANKA - MARCH 21 : A Sri Lankan security force member stands guard at the usually busy but now deserted main railway terminal during curfew hours imposed due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic in Colombo, Sri Lanka on March 21, 2020. With Covid-19 positive cases increasing to 76 in the island, the government declared an island-wide curfew from 6.00 pm on Friday till 6.00 am on Tuesday. Authorities are taking strict action against curfew violators and by this evening had arrested 130 persons and taken into custody 10 motorcycles and a three-wheeler taxis. Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Elections Commission indefinitely postponed the general elections scheduled for 25 April 2020 and for which nominations had been accepted. Stringer / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA - MARCH 18 : Sri Lankan Air Force personnels carry out disinfection works to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak near the Fort Railway Station, Colombo, Sri Lanka on March 18, 2020. Sri Lanka has reported 28 cases of COVID-19, with one person having recovered. Stringer / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA - MARCH 18 : Sri Lankan Air Force personnels carry out disinfection works to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak at Fort Railway Station, Colombo, Sri Lanka on March 18, 2020. Sri Lanka has reported 28 cases of COVID-19, with one person having recovered. Stringer / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA - MARCH 18 : A Sri Lankan Air Force personnel carries out disinfection work to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak at Fort Railway Station, Colombo, Sri Lanka on March 18, 2020. Sri Lanka has reported 28 cases of COVID-19, with one person having recovered. Stringer / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA - MARCH 18 : Sri Lankan Air Force personnels carry out disinfection works to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak at Fort Railway Station, Colombo, Sri Lanka on March 18, 2020. Sri Lanka has reported 28 cases of COVID-19, with one person having recovered. Stringer / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA - MARCH 18 : Sri Lankan Air Force personnels carry out disinfection works to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak at Fort Railway Station, Colombo, Sri Lanka on March 18, 2020. Sri Lanka has reported 28 cases of COVID-19, with one person having recovered. Stringer / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA - MARCH 18 : Sri Lankan Air Force personnels carry out disinfection works to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak at Fort Railway Station, Colombo, Sri Lanka on March 18, 2020. Sri Lanka has reported 28 cases of COVID-19, with one person having recovered. Stringer / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA - MARCH 18 : Sri Lankan Air Force personnels carry out disinfection works to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak at Fort Railway Station, Colombo, Sri Lanka on March 18, 2020. Sri Lanka has reported 28 cases of COVID-19, with one person having recovered. Stringer / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA - MARCH 18 : Sri Lankan Air Force personnels carry out disinfection works to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak at Fort Railway Station, Colombo, Sri Lanka on March 18, 2020. Sri Lanka has reported 28 cases of COVID-19, with one person having recovered. Stringer / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA - MARCH 18 : Sri Lankan Air Force personnels carry out disinfection works to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak at Fort Railway Station, Colombo, Sri Lanka on March 18, 2020. Sri Lanka has reported 28 cases of COVID-19, with one person having recovered. Stringer / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA - MARCH 18 : Sri Lankan Air Force personnels prepare for sanitation to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak at Fort Railway Station, Colombo, Sri Lanka on March 18, 2020. Sri Lanka has reported 28 cases of COVID-19, with one person having recovered. Stringer / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA - MARCH 18 : A Sri Lankan Air Force personnel carries out disinfection work to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak at Fort Railway Station, Colombo, Sri Lanka on March 18, 2020. Sri Lanka has reported 28 cases of COVID-19, with one person having recovered. Stringer / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA - MARCH 18 : Sri Lankan Air Force personnels prepare for sanitation to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak at Fort Railway Station, Colombo, Sri Lanka on March 18, 2020. Sri Lanka has reported 28 cases of COVID-19, with one person having recovered. Stringer / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM