Special operation finds over 4,000 people without face masks in WP

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The Police yesterday warned nearly 10,000 people for not wearing face masks properly to prevent the spread of Covid-19 during a special operation conducted in the Western Province.

On the orders and instructions of the Senior DIG, Western Province, a special operation was carried out to control the spread of Covid-19 disease from 6 am to 6 pm yesterday covering the Western Province.

Accordingly, more than 35,000 people travelling in buses, three-wheelers and motorbikes were inspected.

Police said a total of 9,658 people have been warned for not wearing the face masks properly.

Also, 4,351 people without face masks were provided with masks.

Police said that such operations will be carried out daily to control the spread of Covid - 19 disease.(Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya)

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CITIZEN Wednesday, 24 November 2021 02:58 PM

To control the situation, I suggest fine them an amount, other wise same situation will continue, Peoples are not bothering about face mask. Need to be fine

Anne Karunaratne Wednesday, 24 November 2021 04:27 PM

Haha once I came across a policeman who wasn't wearing a mask and when I told him to wear a mask he asked if I could buy him one!! when I told him that wearing a mask is the law, he used foul language on me!

Era Thursday, 25 November 2021 07:15 AM

Their should be a fine when not wearing a mask in public. A Rs. 1000 fine to be paid at the post offices or online would be a good practice.

Gee Thursday, 25 November 2021 08:02 AM

Face masks dont work so i understand why these people would not bother with them

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