Twenty six (26) more individuals who completed their quarantine period at the quarantine centre established at Boossa Naval Base, left for their homes on 08^th, 10^th and 11^th April 2020.

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva handed over a stock (3,400) of medical outfits, worn by healthcare workers treating COVID-19 patients, to Director General of Health Services, Dr. Anil Jasinghe at the Ministry of Health today (11th April 2020).

During a search conducted in Wattakandai area on 10^th April 2020, the Navy managed to find four 60mm mortar grenades.

During the first quarter of the year 2020, Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) of Sri Lanka Navy in high seas, producing successful results, were able to seize foreign vessels carrying large consignments of heroin, crystal methamphetamine (ice) and ketamine and apprehend a number of drug traffickers.

The Navy nabbed a person with Kerala cannabis, during a foot patrol conducted in Rakawa today (10^th April 2020)

The Navy nabbed a person in possession of a stock of liquor without license, during a search operation conducted with the Police in Wijaya Katupotha area, Chilaw today (10^th April 2020).

During a patrol conducted in Kotuwamada area today (10^th April 2020), the Navy managed to find 03 unauthorized nets being cast in Batticaloa lagoon.

Another disinfection chamber built by the Navy’s Research and Development (R&D) Unit under Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) Project was handed over for the use of Outpatient Department (OPD) at the National Hospital, Colombo today (10^th April 2020).

Authorities have declared certain districts in the island as high risk areas for the spread of new coronavirus. Stepping in to provide some respite to the people confined at apartments under self-quarantine in Colombo district, the Navy on 05^th April 2020 commenced several musical programmes in a bid to lift their spirits.

In its continuous efforts to control the spread of new coronavirus in the country, the Navy conducted several disinfection programmes at Colombo South Teaching Hospital – Kalubowila, Administration Building at the Jaya Container Terminal, Colombo Port and Ministry of National Water Supply and Drainage from 07^th to 09^th April 2020.