The government has extended the relief package for loans and leasing facilities provided to those in the tourism sector affected by the Covid epidemic until the end of this year, stated Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga. Further, he said that Covid vaccines will be administered to those in the tourism sector in the next few weeks. “The government has been providing loans and leasing relief to those affected by the Covid epidemic in the tourism sector since last March. The health sector has not yet given its due approval to some of the issues agreed upon in the discussions between the health and tourism authorities,” he stated. He said that he hopes to discuss the matter with the health sector in the future and obtain the relevant recommendations soon.

Source: The Nation March 08, 2021 04:52 UTC