Strict COVID protocol for tourists at airports
Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on December 21, 2020 - 11:07 am
State Minister of Primary Health Care, Epidemics and COVID Disease Control Sudarshini Fernandopulle says despite reopening airports, tourists will be allowed into the country only if they have tested negative for COVID-19 and after completing 14 days in quarantine.
Speaking to media during an observational tour of the Bandaranaike International Airport yesterday the State Minister said a stringent programme is in place within the airport premises to ensure overseas arrivals follow quarantine procedures and contain the virus.
State Minister Fernandopulle noted following the completion of 14 days in quarantine, tourists will be able to travel around the island in groups.
(Source: News Radio)
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Why not give each one of them a tablespoon of Dhammikage Muthra Paanaya, whish guarantees not to have COVID-19 infection for the rest of the life after just one shot, according to the TV interview I have seen? Then release the tourists to go anywhere. After all it is a ‘Hela’ product!!!!!!!!!!!!