Corona carries corpses to Iranathiv Island. The cost of transporting the bodies will be borne by the government.
Iranathivu island of Gulf of Manner has been selected as location.
Cabinet Media Spokesman Keheliya Rambukwella says that arrangements have been made to bury the corona body on Iranathivu Island.
The Health Guidelines required in this regard will be issued today, the Minister said.
The cost of transporting the bodies will be borne entirely by the government.
Government has decided to allow burial of Covid 19 victims ending an 11 month mandatory cremations started lat week.