Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 09 Jun 2022, 11:46 am Print
Sri Lanka Mask Mandate Image Credit: Unsplash/ Maskmedicare Shop
Colombo: The Sri Lankan government has lifted the mask mandate which was imposed for outdoor and indoor spaces.
Country's Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella confirmed the development on Twitter.
He tweeted: "Effective immediately the req to wear a mask is no longer mandatory for indoor & outdoor spaces in #lka. Those suffering from respiratory conditions are encouraged to wear masks & be socially responsible. This was a collective decision by all medical colleges & @MoH_SriLanka."
Sri Lanka attempted to lift face mask mandate in mid-April subject to conditions, but it was reversed due to large public gatherings taking place in the country at that time.
Effective immediately the req to wear a mask is no longer mandatory for indoor & outdoor spaces in #lka. Those suffering from respiratory conditions are encouraged to wear masks & be socially responsible. This was a collective decision by all medical colleges & @MoH_SriLanka. pic.twitter.com/joHz3COZr1
— Keheliya Rambukwella (@Keheliya_R) June 9, 2022
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