COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Public Administration said that a new circular will be issued empowering the heads of departments to summon only essential employees to work, at their discretion.

The Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration J.J Ratnasiri said that the circular will be issued with effect from Tuesday (24).

However, the Secretary told News 1st that this circular does NOT apply to examinations and health staff.

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