COLOMBO (News 1st): The Ministry of Health states that a new set of health guidelines will be issued on how the public should behave when the country reopens in the near future.

Director General of Health Services, Dr. Asela Gunawardena stated that a new set of health guidelines is currently being prepared for the public to follow when the country reopens.

Further discussions on the relevant guidelines are due to be held when the COVID-19 Task Force meets on Friday (01).

Meanwhile, the imposed quarantine curfew measures will be lifted at 04:00 a.m. on 01 October.

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