Sri Lanka reopens Colombo International Airport amid lockdown 02 Jun 2021 (Last Updated June 2nd, 2021 15:54)
Although Colombo International Airport is reopened, Sri Lanka imposes a ban on travellers from India and Vietnam.
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Colombo International Airport in Sri Lanka. Credit: Dilubaba (talk) / Wikipedia.
Sri Lanka has reportedly reopened its Colombo International Airport (CMB) for inbound travellers, except from India and Vietnam, amid the Covid-19-induced lockdown.
The first flight with 53 passengers landed from Doha, Qatar, at the airport, which remained closed for ten days for arrivals.
In addition to undertaking a PCR test three weeks before arrival, passengers are required to undergo another test once they arrive at the airport.
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