Long queues have been reported outside wine stores in several areas, following the lifting of the islandwide travel restriction today.
Wine stores have been opened following a period of nearly one month, after it was closed in line with the travel restriction that was enforced on 21st May.
Pictures have been shared on social media of people standing in long queues at a wine store on Sagama Street in Akkaraipattu. (NewsWire)
current situation in Jaffna town after lockdown relaxation. Many people are interested in buying alcohol. pic.twitter.com/Yjh4PR1yen
— Pragas Gnanapragasam ✍ (@PragasGnanam) June 21, 2021
Just passed three wine stores in Ja-ela and there were long queue's with absolutely no social distancing.
How is the #GOSL going to manage this?— Rehaan Jayawickreme(RJ)රෙහාන් ජයවික්රම (@RehanJayawick) June 21, 2021
