More disinfection programmes conducted by Navy at several locations

In its continuous efforts to control the spread of new coronavirus within the country, the Navy conducted several disinfection programmes at Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation premises, Election Secretariat, National Hospital-Colombo and Bank premises in Colombo area on 21^st and 22^nd April 2020.

Under the directives of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva, these disinfection programmes at above locations were carried out by the Navy’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Unit. The CBRN Unit sterilized all premises of said institutions in accordance with proper sterilization guidelines.

Meanwhile, the Navy stands ready to carry out similar sterilization programmes in public places to prevent the further spread of the virus.