A group of 165 civilians who were under quarantine at the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) facility in Vanni were released last morning (29) upon completing the procedure. This quarantine centre (QC) operated by the SLAF was established on the instructions of Air Force Commander Air Marshal Sumangala Dias in order to support the Government’s efforts in controlling the spread of Covid-19 in Sri Lanka. These persons have been confirmed to be negative for Covid-19 through PCR tests. They have also been instructed to be in self-isolation for a further 14-day period in compliance with health precautions, the SLAF said. In the meantime, 555 civilians at the QCs operated by the Sri Lanka Army were set to leave for their homes yesterday after completing the procedure. The National Operation Centre for Prevention of Covid-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) said that 118 persons from the Periyakadu QC, 193 from the Purawasakulam QC, 176 from the Kahagolla QC, and 68 from the Punanai QC were to be released yesterday. Thereby, 27,494 persons at quarantine facilities have been sent home after completing the procedure. The NOCPCO said 3,102 individuals are still under isolation at 40 quarantine facilities across the country. In the meantime, 31 people have landed in the country from the UK and Qatar yesterday. According to the NOCPCO, three arrived from London and the remaining 29 arrived from Doha. All arrivals are slated to be moved to the QCs operated by the tri-forces.