Vaccination Card will be inspected when visiting Public Places from 15th September

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan authorities announced that in order to enter public places, one must be in possession of a vaccination card to prove that one is fully vaccinated.

Army Commander General Shavendra Silva speaking to News 1st said this measure will come into effect from the 15th of September, and people entering public places from that day will be inspected for their vaccination card.

In addition, Inter-ProvinceTravel will be prohibited for a period of two weeks with effect from Friday (13), said the Army Commander.

He said during that period ONLY essential services will be permitted to operate between provinces while permission will be granted for those working in the health sector, ports, airports and agriculture services.

Further, the heads of institutions can decide on the number of employees required to be present at work.

The Army Commander said Inter-Province Public transport is also suspended for a period of two weeks from Friday (13).