16 November 2021 02:50 am Views - 348
By Sheain Fernandopulle
Director General of Health Services Dr. Asela Gunawardena yesterday issued updated guidelines effective from November 16 to 30 where public gatherings are prohibited while several restrictions have been eased.
According to the guidelines, public gatherings, meeting & events are prohibited until further notice unless prior approval is obtained from the Director General of Health Services. In addition, several restrictions have been eased. Accordingly, gyms can be operated at 50% of the capacity, which was 30% earlier while tuition classes are allowed to conduct with 50% of usual capacity only for O/L and A/L classes. The capacity that can be accommodated at cinemas and theatres has been increased from 25% to 50% at a given time. Besides, pre-schools can also be operated with full capacity while workplaces can function as usual adhering to health guidelines. Talking about the restrictions, only individual worshiping is permitted at places of worship while only seated passengers are allowed in public transport. Meanwhile, no changes to the restrictions imposed on weddings, which is maximum 1/3 of usual capacity of the hall not exceeding 100 persons while 150 persons are allowed when the function is held outside with no liquor served. The restrictions imposed on other activities remain unchanged to the guidelines effective from November 1 to 15.