The government says the decision to lift the island-wide travel ban, which was enforced in the country as announced on June 21, is uncertain.
Responding to media reports, Cabinet Spokesman Keheliya Rambukwella hinted at the possibility of extending the travel ban.
He said the lifting of the travel ban could not be confirmed yet and that a decision would be taken sooner rather than later. Imposed a travel ban on May 21. The travel ban was then extended twice from June 7 to June 14 and then extended to June 21.