Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- Sri Lanka which is in its second wave of the Covid-19 global pandemic is showing a disturbing trend, recording over 4,000 positive cases in less than three weeks.

A spokesman for the Information Department said that 865 cases were reported during the 24 hours ending at 10 p.m. on Friday. So far the Minuwangoda and Peliyagoda clusters have reported 3,682 patients.

Since October 4, on which date the Minuwangoda Brandix cluster outbreak started, the rapid spread of the virus pushed the officials to expedite the issuing of a government Gazette with fresh, stringent Covid-19 guidelines and punitive measures for those flouting the regulations.

People have been warned to strictly follow the new normal rules which make it...