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19th July 2021 10:45:13 Hours

551 Brigade Troops Educate People Against COVID-19

Troops of the 551 Brigade under the 55 Division Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna carried out a sterilization project and an awareness programme against COVID-19 in densely-populated Nelliady town area on Friday (16) with the objective of curtailing the speedy transmission of the COVID - 19 virus among the general public in the area.

On the direction of Major General Priyantha Perera, Commander - Security Forces - Jaffna, the project was launched under the guidance of Major General M.K Jayawardena, General Officer Commanding, 55 Division, together with the support of 551 Brigade Commander and his troops.

Troops of 4 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment and 16 Sri Lanka Light Infantry cleaned and disinfected the bus stand, shopping complex, Bank branches, shops, three-wheeler parks and other crowded areas in Nelliady town and raised awareness among people to understand the importance of adhering to COVID-19 prevention health protocols.

The programme was undertaken in coordination with respective MOH offices and Urban Councils in Point Pedro and Nelliady areas.