The Director General of Health Services, Dr. Asela Gunawardena has asserted that no new COVID-19 protocols have been declared for incoming tourists, despite the recent reports.
The DG of Health Services stated this in response to the announcement made by Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) last evening (13 Jan.) that all inbound travellers would be required to carry their COVID-19 vaccination cards, while those who are unvaccinated would be required to submit a PCR report obtained 72 hours prior to their arrival.
Accordingly, the DG noted that the Ministry of Health has not issued any such regulation thus far.
Meanwhile, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella also confirmed that Sri Lanka’s entry status quo remains unchanged. He noted that any statement pertinent to Covid-19 would either be made by the Health Minister or Presidential Secretary.
