During the upcoming festive season, travel restrictions will be imposed if necessary, Commander of the Army General Shavendra Silva said. He pointed that the increase in the COVID-19 cases in the country following the last Christmas season confirmed that the public does not properly follow the health safety guidelines. “The highest numbers of COVID-19 infections were detected in January and February, after Christmas in December, and the following long holiday. If we attempt to celebrate festivals as we did before 2020, there might be some change.”Further speaking, the Army Chief stated that there will be a change in the quarantine procedures within the upcoming days. “Most probably the number of days of mandatory quarantine will change.

Source: The Nation March 17, 2021 04:52 UTC