My friend is currently on holiday in Sri Lanka since Monday. They are suppose to come back on Thursday or Friday but a lot of family and friends have been urging them to come home now. Since it is only 5 days left on their holiday (as opposed to something like 5 weeks), is it worth them making arrangements to return home now or just continue the rest of their trip as planned?
Their main concern is being able to get back into the country because other countries are starting to make restrictions about incoming flights. But they could also be rushing home for no reason considering Australian government is slow to take action.
Their flight to leave is scheduled for Friday but there is no charge to rescheduling (or a minor fee). However they are several hours away from their departing city so would not probably get back there immediately even if they decide to go home tomorrow.
Also they do not need to be back at work yet. They work in the health industry and at the moment their work is only asking them to provide a journal documenting their health status for 14 days before being given the ok to return to work.
Update: They decided to move their flight forward by two days. It gives them enough time to see some places and family can relax since they will come home earlier than planned. And they are going to isolate themselves for 2 weeks. Next dilemma for them is what they will watch on Netflix.
No need to change anything unless Sri Lanka announces anything. They're more likely to be at risk getting infected on the plane back than just being there.