Heath Ministry, Police clarify move to prohibit unvaccinated people from entering cities

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Referring to the move to prohibit unvaccinated people above 30 years of age from entering Bandarawela and Mannar Towns, the Health Ministry said they did not issue guidelines to implement such a move.

Deputy Director General of Health Services Dr. Hemantha Herath told a news briefing held at the Health Promotion Bureau that there should be a proper mechanism if such a move to be executed.

“As of now, we have not issued any guidelines pertaining to implementation of such a move,” he said.

The security forces personnel were seen sending back people who attempted to enter the said two cities without the vaccination card on Wednesday (15).

Meanwhile, Police Spokesman SPP Nihal Thalduwa told the Daily Mirror that the relevant decision has been taken by the respective District Coordinating Committees on Prevention of COVID-19.

“However, the Policemen have not been informed to carry out such a move by the IGP or the Government,” he said.

“According to information I have received, the move initiated in the two cities has been discontinued and was in action only one day,” the Spokesman added. (Sheain Fernandopulle)

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Kingsley Wijesinhe Friday, 17 September 2021 07:57 PM

Will any action be taken against the big headed idiots who are responsible for this fiasco?

Mike Tango Charlie Friday, 17 September 2021 08:01 PM

So then who is the LAW ? Police says NO they did not approve it , Health Ministry Says NO and and funniest past is even the police don't know who gave the order to those manning the check point. Classic case of malle pol .

Bernard Friday, 17 September 2021 09:16 PM

This is gross violation of our fundamental rights.

Nur van Houten Friday, 17 September 2021 11:30 PM

Thats facism in 2021!

P A S P Perera Friday, 17 September 2021 09:42 PM

Arrest the one who issued the order. Punnish him before the public

Godayata Magic Friday, 17 September 2021 10:47 PM

How can they come up with such laws? This is against human rights. You guys should opress the country which created the virus not the people who aren't interested in getting the vaccine.

Silva Saturday, 18 September 2021 12:00 AM

Just to spread fear and force people to get vaccinated.

JW Saturday, 18 September 2021 12:30 AM

RIdiculous. You cannot discriminate against people on grounds of their supposed "health" status. It is elementary immunology that people can have natural immunity from a functioning immune system, even at senior age. The only people who need vaccinations are those with sub-par immunity. Immune function status can easily be tested, even for vaccination. If immune status is below par, then vaccinate. If very poor function, also don't vaccinate due to possible adverse reaction, even fatal. Vaccination is indicated only when an immune system needs a boost. Even with this approach, there is no guarantee that at a given time, the immune system would be at par. Bottom line is respect peoples healthcare choices. It's their body, their life. This is a fundamental right in a civilised society. It is implicit or explicit in the Nuremburg Code, the Helsinki Declaration and several other international conventions. No need to go back to the dark ages of persecuting supposed "witches".

BUFFALO Saturday, 18 September 2021 04:52 PM

DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST CHAOTIC REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA.

Demox Monday, 20 September 2021 09:27 AM

Democracy in stake.

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