With the rapid increase in the number of Covid infections in the country, a new series of health guidelines has been issued under the signature of the Director General of Health Services, Dr. Asela Gunawardena. According to the new guidelines, opportunities for activities, including public gatherings, have been severely restricted. Instructions issued by the Ministry of Health, On public transportation, trains and buses can only carry passengers according to seating capacity. Three-wheelerscan carry only two passengers at a time. Other models of taxis can only carry passengers as per seating capacity. Industries, including export-oriented garment factories, must operate within a biological safety bubble, under the supervision of the area health officer. Only 25 percent of the total capacity of a supermarket can be accommodated at one time, the same applies to shopping malls. Visitors are not allowed to visit prison inmates. Schools, pre-schools, tuition classes, universities and other higher education institutions will be closed until further notice. Day care centers are also not open. Weddings are not allowed from Tuesday, May 4th to May 20th. Funerals are limited to 25 people at a time. Funeral arrangements should be made within 24 hours. Public gatherings are not permitted, this includes indoor and outdoor events. Gatherings at places of worship are also prohibited. Cinemas, children's parks, swimming pools and carnival venues will be closed. Restaurants can only cater to 25 percent of the seating capacity. Liquor stores may be opened only at regular intervals. Bars, nightclubs, casinos, betting centers and massage parlors should be closed.