15 MPs test negative for COVID-19

According to the parliament of Sri Lanka, the 15 MPs underwent PCR tests on Wednesday (13).

On Friday (15) a number of Parliamentarians and Staff underwent PCR tests at the Parliament premises, said Sergeant-at-Arms Narendra Fernando.

Around 25 members of parliament were placed in self-quarantine after Dayasiri Jayasekera, Rauff Hakeem and Vasudeva Nanayakkara tested positive for COVID-19.

In addition, Prime Minister's Political Affairs Coordinating Secretary Kumarasiri Hettige also tested positive for COVID-19.

Further, Secretary to the Chief Government Whip of Parliament Chaminda Kularatne also tested positive for COVID-19.

Close contacts of Kumarasiri Hettige & Chaminda Kularatne were placed in quarantine.