Colombo, June 9 (UNI/Xinhua) Sri Lankan Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella said on Thursday that wearing face masks in public places would no longer be mandatory from Friday onwards.
The minister said, however, it is advisable for those suffering from respiratory diseases to keep wearing a face mask.
Those who want to continue wearing the masks can do so, the minister said.
Sri Lanka attempted to lift face mask mandate in mid-April subject to conditions, but it was reversed due to large public gatherings taking place in the country at that time.
