Sri Lanka, March 2 -- Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has stated that Iranaitivu island was identified as a site to bury those who succumb to COVID-19 in the country.

He stated the above while speaking at a media briefing held today (02) to announce Cabinet decisions.

He also mentioned that these measures will be taken following the health guidelines.

He said the technical team appointed for the purpose had identified the place.

In Sri Lanka it was recently allowed to bury the bodies of those who died of covid disease.

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