Divisional Secretariat - Dambulla

Having these symptoms doesn’t mean you have COVID-19. However, since these are common symptoms of the COVID-19 infection, for the sake of those close to you, please follow the measures mentioned below. Understand that this is part of your national responsibility.

1. Do not leave home for any reason other than seeking medical advice.

2. If possible, use a separate room for yourself.

3. Always keep a distance of at least one meter between yourself and others at home.

4. If possible, use a separate washroom. If this is not possible, always wash the taps, doorknobs etc. after use with soap and water.

5. Do not encourage visitors to the house.

6. Frequently wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water. Ask your family members to do the same.

7. Use separate cups, plates, towels, bedspreads etc. Wash them separately with soap and water.

8. Cover your mouth and nose with a disposable tissue or the inside of your elbow when coughing and sneezing. Safely dispose of the used tissues.

9. Do not reuse face masks and gloves etc. Dispose them in a garbage bin with a lid.

10. If you have returned from abroad or associated someone who has COVID-19 or someone suspected of being infected within the past 14 days, immediately report to the Public Health Inspector (PHI) or the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) of your area.

11. Call 1999 hotline for medical and other advice regarding Covid-19.

12. Call 1990 for ambulance facilities in case of an emergency.