Inter-provincial border restrictions were re-imposed by the government yesterday as a measure to control the rapidly spreading COVID-19 virus.
The government lifted travel restrictions between provinces which had been in operation for nearly two months from August 2. But in view of the rapid growth of COVID-19 distribution, the health sector had requested President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to re-impose travel restrictions.
Accordingly, the government took steps to re-impose travel restrictions between provinces. The government has also decided to limit the number of persons who can attend a wedding to 50.
The Health Department had earlier allowed 150 peersons to attend a wedding.
The government has decided to temporarily ban religious festivals.
The gazette notification containing the new health guidelines was issued by the Director General of Health Services last night.
The decision was taken following a discussion between President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, Health Secretary Dr.Sanjeewa Munasinghe and Director General of Health Services Dr. Asela Gunawardena at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday.
