COVID-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka, Pandemic in Sri Lanka
The COVID-19 pandemic struck Sri Lanka, causing significant health and economic impacts.
It was first reported in Sri Lanka on 27th January 2020 when a Chinese tourist tested positive.
Public events, including the traditional Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations, were cancelled due to the pandemic.
Wearing masks and maintaining social distance became mandatory in public spaces.
Sri Lanka's government launched free COVID-19 vaccination drives to combat the virus.
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