COLOMBO, May 7 (NNN-SLNEWS) – Sri Lankan authorities, said that, beauty parlours and barbershops, which have remained closed in the country since Mar 20, due to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, would be able to reopen, accompanied by strict health guidelines, a statement released by the government information department said.
Despite businesses set to reopen in the high-risk districts, including the capital, Colombo, from May 11, which has been under a curfew since Mar 24, the statement said, beauty parlours and hair salons would be issued new guidelines approved by the Director General of Health.
“They should arrange the salon structure and facilities to provide their services in line with the instructions given. After informing the Medical Officer that the facilities and structure have been arranged, the Public Health Inspector will inspect these arrangements, comparing with the checklist and provide his recommendations to the Medical Officer.
Sri Lankan President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, in a statement on his official twitter, said, curfew would be relaxed in the high-risk districts of Colombo, Gampaha, and Kalutara, on the outskirts of the capital, from May 11, but business owners are encouraged to operate on minimum staff, while adhering to strict health regulations.
All public gatherings, celebrations, and festivals will continue to be banned, while the public will be allowed to step out only to work.
The COVID-19 pandemic infected over 750 people in Sri Lanka to date, while nine deaths have been reported.– NNN-SLNEWS
