The government is looking into the need of keeping all government and private offices closed for a few days, in the wake of the Covid-19 threat.
Officials are currently in talks with regard to curbing the disease's spread.
Speaking to 'Sri Lanka Mirror', a highly placed government official said that they will observe the situation and take a decision in the next few hours.
Today has been declared a public, bank and mercantile holiday by the government.
However, secretary of the Ministry of Health - Bhadrani Jayawardene said essential health services will take place today regardless of the holiday declaration.
Meanwhile the government requested retail, wholesale outlets and other essential services to be carried out today.
(Mirror)