EP Governor tested COVID-19 positive

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Eastern Province Governor Anuradha Yahampath today said that she was tested positive with COVID-19 virus.

She told the Daily Mirror that she had undergone a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) two days before, after a meeting at the office of the Trincomalee Government Agent (GA) and came to know through the results by yesterday (11).

She is receiving treatment at her residence covered by quarantine regulations.

The close associates of her and the staffers have been sent for quarantine, she said.

"We have engaged in various activities to control the spreading of virus in the EP. Unfortunately, I have got infected with the virus," she said.

It was also said that the virus spread is rampant in the Eastern Province. (Chaturanga Samarawickrama)

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Mufassal Wednesday, 12 May 2021 07:06 PM

One country many laws. “ She is receiving treatment at her residence covered by quarantine regulations.”

Martin Milton Wednesday, 12 May 2021 07:11 PM

She is such a good, compassionate person who is also so very efficient and professional. We all wish her a most speedy and complete recovery...without ANY complications. MM

Martin Milton Wednesday, 12 May 2021 07:11 PM

She is such a good, compassionate person who is also so very efficient and professional. We all wish her a most speedy and complete recovery...without ANY complications. MM

Wedige Wednesday, 12 May 2021 07:13 PM

Pray for quick recovery ! God Bless You!

Milinda Wednesday, 12 May 2021 07:27 PM

Ensure that travel restrictions are implemented within the 3 districts of Eastern Province.

Fernando Wednesday, 12 May 2021 08:53 PM

May you recover soon!

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