COLOMBO : The Ministry of Health has requested people to go back to face mask since there is free movement of people during these days which could lead or spread of infection.
The new. Minister of Health Professor Channa Jayasumana announced that wearing face masks in public will not be mandatory from 18th April.
He said, but, face masks should be worn during public transport and indoor functions.
However, the Health Ministry today issued a new statement reversing the Minister’s earlier announcement.
The Ministry said considering the large public gatherings currently taking place in the country, lifting of the mandatory requirement to wear face masks has been temporarily suspended.
