New guidelines to be followed after lifting curfew

COLOMBO (News1st): The health ministry has rolled out a raft of guidelines to be followed by 55 sectors when the curfew is lifted on Monday. Among the 55 sectors are;

• Nursing
• Transport and taxi services
• Utility services
• Government offices
• Personal services
• Supermarkets
• Shopping malls
• Financial institutions and banks
• Textile shops
• Agriculture
• Economic centres
• Bakeries
• Street vendors
• Mobile vendors.

Based on the new guidelines, the health ministry will permit supermarkets and shopping malls to remain open, provided that a distance of 1.5 metres is maintained between individuals. According to the health ministry, the following facilities will have to remain closed until further notice;

• Construction sites
• Schools
• Universities and higher education institutions
• Tuition classes
• Indoor events
• Outdoor events
• Public meetings
• Cinemas
• Children's parks
• Zoos
• Carnivals
• Concerts
• Beach parties
• Swimming pools
• Casinos
• Nightclubs
• Spas
• Accommodation facilities