315 inmates test negative for COVID-19

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All 315 inmates at the Welikada prison, who were subjected to PCR tests, have tested negative for COVID-19, Army Commander Shavendra Silva said.

He also said reports of the PCR tests performed on Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre – East in Kandakadu were yet to be received.

The inmates were subjected to PCR tests after one inmate transferred from Kandakadu Rehabilitation Centre was tested positive for COVID-19.

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Smokeandmirrors Thursday, 09 July 2020 09:53 AM

They tested 315 people so soon? Strange how everything now is a recovery all of sudden. Government desperately wants to hold the election. But it’s so obvious to see!

PD Thursday, 09 July 2020 11:59 AM

Good news - keep doing the good work and citizens please keep wearing your masks and keep praying the country and the world.

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