Colombo Mayoress Rosy Senanayake issued an urgent message to Colombo’s residents and visitors, recommending increased caution regarding the prevailing Covid-19 situation. “I am appealing to you all to be extremely vigilant and cautious in your activities. Sanitise often and maintain social distancing at all timesDo not leave home unless absolutely necessary. It is incumbent on the employer not to create that work environmentShe concluded: “Once again, I appeal to all individuals and business establishments to strictly adhere to the health guidelines that are in place. In fact, I suggest that they use the official guidelines as a base and create their own set of even more stringent guidelines to ensure their safety.”

Source: The Nation August 16, 2021 19:18 UTC