2020-03-25 | Explanatory Note No. 1 of 2020The Central Bank of Sri Lanka issued Explanatory Note No. 01 of 2020 to clarify the implementation of relief measures for businesses and individuals affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Financial institutions are mandated to accommodate customer requests for moratorium relief under items 1 and 2 of the original circular until April 30, 2020, and must finalize these arrangements within 45 days. Additionally, all branches are required to remain open from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on non-curfew days while operating with a minimum number of employees.