COVID-19 Fund balance hits Rs. 737 m

As corporate and individual donations continue to grow, the COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund’s balance has collected Rs. 737 million, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said on Friday the 17th April.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa established the COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund on 23 March.

All the donations shall be credited to the special account opened under the number 85737373 at the Corporate Branch of the Bank of Ceylon. Local as well as foreign donors have made their contributions to the Fund.

Donations to COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund have been exempted from taxes and foreign exchange regulations. Deposits can be made through cheques or telegraphic transfers.

Further details can be obtained from K.B. Egodawele, Director General (Administration) of the Presidential Secretariat through the telephone number 011-2354479/011-2354354.



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