17 September 2021 07:42 pm Views - 2669
Referring to the move to prohibit unvaccinated people above 30 years of age from entering Bandarawela and Mannar Towns, the Health Ministry said they did not issue guidelines to implement such a move.
Deputy Director General of Health Services Dr. Hemantha Herath told a news briefing held at the Health Promotion Bureau that there should be a proper mechanism if such a move to be executed.
“As of now, we have not issued any guidelines pertaining to implementation of such a move,” he said.
The security forces personnel were seen sending back people who attempted to enter the said two cities without the vaccination card on Wednesday (15).
Meanwhile, Police Spokesman SPP Nihal Thalduwa told the Daily Mirror that the relevant decision has been taken by the respective District Coordinating Committees on Prevention of COVID-19.
“However, the Policemen have not been informed to carry out such a move by the IGP or the Government,” he said.
“According to information I have received, the move initiated in the two cities has been discontinued and was in action only one day,” the Spokesman added. (Sheain Fernandopulle)