• It was reported that weddings were hosted exceeding the capacity especially in the areas out of the Western Province 
• More than 250 invitees had attended certain weddings
• The Commander said that the situation would become dangerous if people misused the advice

By Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya 

There is a possibility of an emerging ‘wedding cluster’ if the public did not adhere to health guidelines when hosting weddings, Army Commander General Shavendra Silva warned.   

He said the Health Ministry had allowed to conduct weddings with a maximum of 150 participants or with a limited 25 percent seating capacity. However, it was reported that weddings were hosted exceeding the capacity especially in the areas out of the Western Province. “It is very unfortunate that weddings are held in some areas without adhering to the restrictions or guidelines at all.

It was reported that even more than 250 invitees had attended certain weddings. There is a possibility of a ‘wedding cluster’ emerging if those restrictions are violated,” General Silva said. The Commander said that the situation would become dangerous if people misused the advice. He said the public should act in a responsible manner especially during the upcoming long weekend at a time when more than 1,500 COVID-19 cases were being reported daily.