176 Stranded Srilankan workers repatriated

Srilankan Embassy confirmed that the 02^nd repatriation flight UL 202 operated by Srilankan Airlines carrying 176 stranded Sri Lankans in Bahrain in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak, left Manama International Airport on 23.08.2020, @13:10 hours. The repatriation flight was coordinated with the assistance of the Presidential Secretariat, Secretary/Ministry of Foreign, Bahrain Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Srilankan Airlines.

When accommodating repatriation requests priority was given to those who had lost employment, legal status, medical emergencies, short-term visa & families with dependents.

All passengers have undergone PCR testing prior to 72 hours of their departure to Sri Lanka. Photos taken at Bahrain International Airport during repatriation.