COLOMBO : The ministry of health has announced a set of fresh guidelines for people to follow after the restrictions are lifted on Friday morning on Oct.1.
As per the new guidelines, all non-essential travel is restricted from 10.00 am to 04.00 pm daily.
Supermarkets, pharmacies, groceries, and shops are only allowed to serve 10 percent of the accommodation capacity at a time.
Further public transport will be restricted to seating capacities.
In addition, indoor or outdoor parties, celebrations, gatherings are not allowed until further notice.
The guidelines dictate that tuition classes are also not permitted to be held even after the curfew is lifted. However, pre-schools can be opened to children up to 50 percent of the capacity of the premises.
Salons and barbershops may operate on an appointment basis.
Wedding ceremonies may be held with 10 attendees in presence between October 01-15.
Further, funerals of non-COVID-19 deaths must be carried out within 24 hours of releasing the body with only 10 persons attending at any given time.
