COLOMBO – Sri Lanka police will strictly enforce mask and social distancing requirements and punish violators starting Monday as other anti-virus measures are eased to reduce the economic pain.Police spokesman Ajith Rohana said 120 people have been arrested for failing to wear face masks and maintain social distancing in public places during the last 10 days.
Coronavirus rules introduced last month carry a penalty of a $54 fine, six months' imprisonment or both.“From today onwards, we will strictly enforce this law and will arrest those who defy these rules,” Rohana said.Passenger trains resumed operating after nearly two weeks and the government lifted a curfew that had been in effect in the capital, Colombo, and its suburbs.