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Sri Lanka bans public gatherings and limits funeral and wedding attendance

Sri Lanka has suspended state festivals and public gatherings until 1 September, restricting funerals to 25 people and weddings to 150 amid a surge in coronavirus cases and deaths.

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HealthSri Lanka bans public gatherings and limits funeral and wedding attendance

Sri Lanka has suspended state festivals and public gatherings until 1 September, restricting funerals to 25 people and weddings to 150 amid a surge in coronavirus cases and deaths.

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