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A close comparison between the Maldives and Sri Lanka

- A “Covid Safe” plan in accordance with this guideline of the Health Protection Agency (HPA) must be in place
- Every resort must have a Covid taskforce. The task force could include representatives from key areas (functions) of the resort including medical personnel. The taskforce will make key policies, implement public health measures, co-ordinate with the HPA, respond to a suspected case of Covid, initiate contact tracing, etc.
- The resort must have a medical clinic that meets the standards set forth by the Ministry of Health including a medical officer and a nurse who are oriented on the protocols of Covid-19 management and the Covid Safe plan of the resort
- All tourists entering Sri Lanka need to obtain online tourist visas before arrival (on-arrival suspended)
- (It is) mandatory for all tourists to commit to a minimum stay of five nights in Sri Lanka and book all accommodation only at SLTDA-registered and “Safe and Secure”-certified establishments
- A negative PCR report issued by an accredited laboratory within 72 hours prior to landing (is needed) and also undergoing a PCR test at the arriving airport. Next, another repeat PCR test is to be conducted five to seven days after arrival or if the guest develops respiratory symptoms, whichever comes first. Another PCR test needs to be done between the 10th and 12th day after arrival, for tourists staying longer than 10 days