Sri Lanka postponed implementation of new COVID-19 protocols for tourists
Posted by Editor on January 15, 2023 - 10:00 am
Sri Lanka has decided to postpone the implementation of new COVID-19 protocols for tourists arriving in the island.
Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Priyantha Fernando stated that the implementation of new COVID-19 regulations will be postponed until January 20.
The SLTDA took steps to introduce a series of new COVID-19 protocols on Friday (January 13) for tourists arriving in Sri Lanka. However, it was not approved by the Ministry of Health.
Meanwhile, Mr. Priyantha Fernando further mentioned that more than 37,000 tourist arrivals have been recorded within the first 12 days of this year.
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Yes, meaningful. A tourist having a bit of paper saying COVID tested and was negative does not mean anything. They can be purchased on the internet or can be self-made. There is no database the Emigration & Immigration at Katunayaka can cross-check for the authenticity.