Travel restrictions until June 7th

The ongoing travel restrictions will continue until June 7 and will not be relaxed on May 31st and June 4, Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said. He said the decision was taken during a meeting held with the President and the COVID-19 task force this morning.

 

Earlier, the Government said travel restrictions will be relaxed on the 25th, 31st May and June 4 to allow people to pick up essential items during the travel period extended for June 07.

 

WhatsApp or SMS messages

 

Deputy Director-General of Health Services Dr. Hemantha Herath today requested people not to act upon WhatsApp or SMS messages they receive with regards to the vaccination drive.

 

“We advise people not to act on WhatsApp or SMS messages they receive, asking them to get registered to get vaccines. We will inform people only to rely on the Health Ministry and Medical Officer of Health (MOH) in the respective areas. They only circulate the updated and credible information,” he said.