Revised health guidelines issued

Health authorities have issued revised health guidelines to be followed by the public from 16 to 30 November.

The guidelines further prohibit public gatherings, meetings and events.

Certain other restrictions have been eased, according to the guidelines issued by Director General of Health Services, Dr. Asela Gunawardena.

Accordingly, gyms can function at 50 percent capacity, while tuition classes are allowed with 50 percent of capacity only for GCE O/L and A/L classes.

The capacity at cinemas and theatres has been increased from 25 to 50 percent at a given time.

Also, preschools can function with full capacity.

Only individual worshiping is permitted at places of worship.

The revised guidelines are given below: