Existing COVID-19 health guidelines extended

The Government yesterday extended the existing health guidelines to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 for another month.

According to Deputy Director of Health Services Dr. Hemantha Herath, the new Circular on the health guidelines was effective until February 28.

The situation was reviewed in late December last year and revised guidelines were issued for the period thereafter until January 31. Dr. Herath stated that the previously issued Circular will be in effect during this period and urged the general public to adhere to the guidelines.