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COVID restrictions including weddings further relaxed

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The Health Ministry today eased several restrictions with regards to weddings, capacity in restaurants and night time travel restrictions.

Accordingly, weddings can be held with a maximum of 1/3 of the usual capacity of the hall, not exceeding 100 persons while 150 persons are allowed when the function is held outside.

In addition, the number of people that can be accommodated at restaurants has been revised to 1/3 of the usual capacity not exceeding 75 persons while 100 guests are allowed in outdoor arrangements.

Also, physical official meetings and events can be held with a maximum of 1/3 of the usual capacity not exceeding 150.

Meanwhile, the Government has decided to lift the travel restriction prevailed between 11.00 pm to 4.00 am.

According to the guidelines which came into effect from October 16, the weddings were allowed to be held with a maximum of 25% of the usual capacity, not exceeding 50 persons while 75 persons are allowed when the function is held outside.

However, the guidelines in respect to funerals remain in effect until October 31. Funerals should be held within 24hrs after the body is released with only 20 attendees. (Sheain Fernandopulle)

 


  Comments - 11

  • ANTON Monday, 25 October 2021 09:25 PM

    NOW THIS IS ALSO LIKE THE FLCTUATION OF PRICES OF GOODS.

    Kikazaru Monday, 25 October 2021 09:41 PM

    The Royal Thomian match? A typical banana republic.

    Ganesh Monday, 25 October 2021 11:59 PM

    Royal Thomian will be played sans spectators (Bio Bubble) just like we played a few cricket matches in the recent past.

    Ganesh Monday, 25 October 2021 11:59 PM

    Royal Thomian will be played sans spectators (Bio Bubble) just like we played a few cricket matches in the recent past.

    GHT Monday, 25 October 2021 10:24 PM

    These law may be prevailed in book, but in actual practice it seems extraordinary participants than usual days.

    cheers Tuesday, 26 October 2021 01:49 AM

    if we have passed 70% double dosed and 80% double dosed country should be open and non vaxers should not be allowed at work or in public places unless they have a medical exemption certificate offered by government

    Asoka Jayawardena Tuesday, 26 October 2021 05:09 AM

    May be government or army crony’s family member getting married soon. That’s why they relaxed the restrictions now.

    Dee Tuesday, 26 October 2021 07:17 AM

    Go to any public market. No restrictions!

    Sanga Tuesday, 26 October 2021 08:58 AM

    What about Sunday Mass? Afraid?

    Terrence Tuesday, 26 October 2021 09:09 AM

    Who is the recorder that will ensure the health requirements are complied when their hearts are merry

    Anne Karunaratne Tuesday, 26 October 2021 09:39 AM

    A very unwise decision to increase the number of guests for weddings when there's ample warning about delta plus! At weddings first thing most people do is to hit bar and get drunk.. after that can you expect any kind of distancing??!!


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