Ministry of Buddha Sasana, Cultural and Religious Affairs Secretary M. K. Bandula Harischandra issued a statement notifying the public that all historical sites would be closed during the holiday period imposed by the government due to the Coronavirus epidemic.
Therefore, he requested the local and foreign visitors not to engage in any tours to local historical and archaeological sites during the special holidays.
Further, all tourist agencies and tourist guides operating within Sri Lanka are requested not to accompany foreign tourists to the above sites.
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