Lockdown - a government directive: Health Minister

28 August 2021 01:37 am Views - 546

It is not meant to be enforced by armed forces

Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said lockdown is a government directive, and not meant to be enforced by armed forces patrolling the streets to arrest those who disregard the curfew.   

In a Twitter message, he said it is a social responsibility that all Sri Lankan citizens take health measures to heart and adhere to them.   


He said there would be zero progress without cooperation.