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Friday, December 10, 2021

Although other countries had imposed strict travel bans for travelers in Many African countries Including South Africa to prevent the spreading of new Omicron Corona variant ,Sri Lankan Authorities had today (10) decided to lift the travel ban imposed over six African countries where Omicron variant is spreading rapidly

According to the Civil Aviation Authority Sri Lanka had lifted the travel ban issued for South Africa ,Botswana ,Namibia ,Lesatho ,Zimbabwe and Swaziland with immediate effect .President too had instructed the officials during the Covid Control Committee meeting held today to lift the travel bans imposed in foreign countries in view of promoting local tourist industry .

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Sri Lanka To Make Corona Vaccination Card Compulsory When Entering Public Places

Covid Prevention Special Committee which met today (10) under the patronage of President Gotabhya Rajapakshe had decided to make the Corona Vaccination card compulsory when entering Public places shortly .

Under this unvaccinated people are not allow to enter Public places the Committee has stated .Government had received legal advise of Attorney General regarding making vaccination card compulsory when entering public places President had stressed during the meeting .

Meanwhile Health authorities had approved the administering second Anti Corona vaccine dose to the School Children belongs to 16-19 age group and the first vaccine dose to children of 12-15 year age group It has been revealed .President had advised the authorities to administer these doses with the support of Education Ministry .

18 Corona Deaths Had Been Reported Today (10)

Another 18 Corona deaths had been reported in the country today (10) ,Increasing the total number of Corona deaths reported so far to 14,573 according to Director General Of Health Services (DGHS) .

Accordingly 09 males and 09 females had died due to Corona infection the DGHS has stated ,Out of the deceased 15 were over 60 years of age and 03 were belonged to the age group 30-60 years it has been revealed .

754 Corona Positives Had Been Reported Today (10)

A total of 754 Corona positives had been reported in the country today (10),Increasing the total number of Corona Positives reported so far to 571,426 according to Epidemiology Unit .