Sri Lanka, June 9 -- Although there is no legal requirement for the general public to wear a mask at present, any persons can consider wearing one if they feel that they could be exposed to the SARS-CoV-2 virus which causes the COVID-19 disease, the President of the Public Health Inspector's Union of Sri Lanka Upul Rohana said.

Speaking during the Ada Derana 'Big Focus' program today, Upul Rohana stressed that those with respiratory issues and comorbidities can wear a mask to minimize exposure to coronavirus.

However, the PHI Union's President stressed that they are not prepared to issue a directive requesting the public to wear a mask at all times or not to wear one at all, since it could create unnecessary panic or complacency among t...