COLOMBO (News 1st); There will be no lockdown during the festive season, said Joint Cabinet Spokesperson & Minister (Dr) Ramesh Pathirana on Tuesday (30).

Speaking to reporters at the weekly Cabinet Media Briefing, the Minister said that a majority of the country’s population are vaccinated and therefore all citizens must act responsibly during the upcoming festive season.

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