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As of date, (29th January 2020) there has been only one confirmed case of the Coronavirus (Chinese national), and 12 district base hospitals around the island have been prepared to deal with any possible future cases. The Ministry of Health has also introduced two hotlines +94 71 0 107 107 / +94 11 3 071 073 to respond to any emergencies or queries regarding the virus. In the meantime, certain hotels around the island have taken preventive measures to safeguard their guests and staff from this outbreak. Some of the preventive measures taken by certain hotels (Shangri La etc) include daily temperature checks for staff, temperature checks for guests at check-in, mandatory usage of face masks and gloves for all kitchen staff, and the availability of face masks for guests on request.
Sri Lanka had plans to accommodate a considerable volume of Chinese Tourists in conjunction with the Chinese Lunar New Year this year. As a result of this outbreak in China, a request made by the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka to Chinese Tour Operators to cancel all out-bound travel to Sri Lanka. As a result, most Chinese groups and individual travel has been cancelled.
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The government of Sri Lanka is vigilant to ensure that the safety of all citizens and tourists a like are looked after during this time
If you have any guest travelling to Sri Lanka & you need further information, please contact your Travel consultant at Authenticities.
AUTHENTICITIES (PVT) LTD
37/33, BULLERS LANE, Colombo, 07 00700 Sri Lanka
If you have any guest travelling to Sri Lanka & you need further information, please contact your Travel consultant at Authenticities.
AUTHENTICITIES (PVT) LTD
37/33, BULLERS LANE, Colombo, 07 00700 Sri Lanka
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