Sri Lanka, March 30 -- Colombo facing a shutdown to slowdown the spread

Sri Lanka is battling to control the coronavirus by getting the critical government machinery into full gear to put an end to the crisis and has set an example in taking preventive measures to gain control over the epidemic.

What's going on right now is unprecedented in our history, and so it's hard to assess what the real impact will be, both socially and economically.

There's also a great deal of uncertainty; both in terms of how the pandemic will unfold, and how individuals, businesses, and policymakers should and will respond. The pandemic is truly a test for all of our leaders and society.

Preparedness

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