Sri Lanka's Transport Ministry said it had resumed public transport services in capital Colombo and the outskirts of Gampaha after over two months of no reported public transmission of COVID-19
Sri Lanka needs well-designed political and economic policy changes for long-term recovery
The government has taken steps to address shortages of fuel and gas to some extent when compared to the earlier situation which had long queues that stretched for kilometres outside fuel and gas stations. But a well-planned recovery plan still cannot be seen that can address the long-term food security issues.
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