The inter-province travel restrictions are likely to remain in place for another two weeks, despite the islandwide quarantine curfew being lifted at 04 am tomorrow (01 October).
The islandwide curfew has been in place for nearly 06-weeks due to the rapid spread of the Delta variant of the coronavirus.
Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella told The Morning newspaper that the authorities have, however, decided to extend the inter-province travel ban for a further two weeks.
He said all other restrictions to be declared after the lifting of the quarantine curfew would be reviewed on a weekly basis from tomorrow.
Meanwhile, inter-provincial trains and bus services will not operate for another two weeks, despite the quarantine curfew being lifted tomorrow.
State Minister of Public Transportation Dilum Amunugama said the decision was taken following a special discussion with Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa yesterday.
Accordingly, only buses will operate within the provinces, while trains will not do so, the State Minister said.
“The Transport Ministry has been advised not to resume train services due to lack of seats in compartments, which may result in most commuters standing while travelling by trains,” he added. (NewsWire)