Interprovincial travel restrictions further extended for 14 days
Sri Lanka’s Director General of Health Services further relaxed the existing COVID-19 restrictions. However, Inter-Provincial movement will remain restricted for another 14 days.
Following are some of the key revisions:
01. Places of Worship – OPEN
02. Weddings – PERMITTED (Limited to 25% of seating capacity or maximum 150 attendees)
03. Conferences / Seminars / Brand Launches – PERMITTED (Hybrid events with max 50 on-site attendees)
04. Examinations – PERMITTED
05. Barber & Beauty Salons – PERMITTED (Prior appointment basis)
06. Care Homes : CLOSED FOR VISITORS
07. Gymnasiums / Indoor Sports Centers : OPEN
08. Funerals : PERMITTED (Should be held within 24 hours with max 50 attendees)

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