Colombo (TIP): Sri Lanka on April 21 once again made it compulsory to wear a mask outdoors, just two days after the government announced that face masks are not required in public places other than indoor gatherings. In a statement, Health Services Director General Dr AselaGunawardena said the relaxation, previously announced by Health Minister ChannaJayasumna on Monday, has been temporarily suspended.“Considering the large public gatherings currently taking place in the country, lifting of the mandatory requirement to wear face masks outdoors is temporariliy suspended. Masks should be worn outdoors as done before,” he said. The directive will be effective from midnight Thursday. Health Minister Jayasumana told News 1st that wearing the face mask will not be mandatory at public places, however, it will be made mandatory when using public transport, and when involved in indoor events, such as offices. (PTI)
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