New revised health guidelines to be issued, lifting some restrictions

10 July 2021 12:00 am Views - 477

• Limited number of people allowed to attend weddings and places of worship
• Cinema theatres, Museums, Carnivals, Parks, Pubs and Bars, Casinos, Night Clubs, Betting Centres currently remain closed

By Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya 

Director-General of Health Services will issue revised guidelines, lifting several restrictions, which need to be followed by people due to COVID-19, Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said. 

Accordingly, a limited number of people will be allowed to attend weddings and to visit places of worship under strict adherence to health guidelines. 

According to the guidelines issued on July 5, weddings were not permitted. Only registration of couples was allowed with 10 attendees including bride and groom, while funerals had to take place within 24 hours with only 15 people in attendance. Also, places of worship were closed for visitors. 

Also, Cinema theatres, Museums, Carnivals, Parks, Pubs and Bars, Casinos, Night Clubs, Betting Centres currently remain closed. 

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