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Unmasked perpetrators
In spite of the tightening restrictions imposed in the country, people could be seen being reckless and not following health guidelines in the face of the surge in Covid-19 infections.
When the whole country is struggling amidst the third wave, the public has lost interest in obeying quarantine rules imposed by the police.
Despite strict guidelines, many people are seen in big groups in markets. Authorities have advised that masks should completely cover the nose and mouth and fit snugly against the sides of the face without gaps, but many people are seen wearing the masks inappropriately.
Around Colombo, many people are seen in public spaces, some of them wearing masks incorrectly. Some people were not covering their nose with the mask or leaving the mask under their chin.
Wearing a mask when traveling on a bus, train, or any other form of public transportation, and in transportation hubs such as bus and railway stations, is a must, but sadly plenty of people could be seen not wearing the masks or maintaining social distancing.
Even though many cases were booked against people who were not wearing masks in public places and a minimum Rs3000 fine was imposed for disobeying quarantine rules, people are still not being cautious.
Everyone will still be required to mask up even though they’re travelling in their own vehicle.
As the number of infected people in the country has started trending upward again and a significant number of districts are reporting more than 3% of Covid-19 tests returning positive, every citizen in the country has a responsibility to not to make Colombo another Delhi.
