Authorities considering returnees to be placed under home quarantine

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Health authorities today said they are considering allowing returnees to be placed in home quarantine after undergoing a PCR test.

Director General of Health Asela Gunawardena said the number of days an individual is placed in quarantine will be reduced.

He told the COVID-19 task force that a number of options are being considered and decisions will be reached soon.

Among the options being looked into is to allow returnees to complete part of their quarantine process at home.

Dr. Gunawardena also said that the proposal to allow those vaccinated overseas to travel freely in Sri Lanka after a PCR is conducted is being considered.

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Johan Wednesday, 17 March 2021 03:25 PM

Before boarding the flight in gulf countries First they are obtaining medical reports for all travellers just before they travel irrespective of they are vaccinated or not.In Sri Lanka they can get a PCR test and go for home quarantine If they are negative

Lala Wednesday, 17 March 2021 07:13 PM

Sorry johan our ministerial staff muds last one year making dramas and every where making commission or east money day by day talking only. Nothing happens.

Sympathizer Thursday, 18 March 2021 09:09 AM

There must be clear guidelines as returnees will not want to come and quarantine after taking the full dose of the vaccine and a certificate has been issued by the respective country as the leave given to them will be exhausted on quarantine

FF Thursday, 18 March 2021 09:14 AM

OUR EXPERTS CANNOT STILL FIND A SUITABLE SOLUTION TO THIS QUARANTINE ISSUE. IF ONE HAS GOT THE TWO JABS OF VACCINE WHY TROUBLE THEM?

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