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Harin’s PCR test suggestion triggers furore in Parliament

7 October 2020 09:35 pm - 6     - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

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The Twitter message posted by SJB MP Harin Fernando that he had got a PCR test done, triggered a uproar in Parliament as government MP Premalal C. Dolawatte requesting that Mr. Fernando should go in for isolation.

"Mr. Fernando should go into isolation as per the common procedure when a person goes through a PCR test. Also let us know the test results. I am raising this issue on behalf of all MPs and the Speaker" Mr. Dolawatte said.

Mr. Fernando who responded said he performed his duty by getting himself tested for COVID-19. "I thought it was my duty to get myself tested. I believe that all MPs should be subject to PCR tests.

"It's better to get tested and get yourself cleared to makesure you save others from the virus. Private testing now available at private hospitals at a cost of Rs 12,000. One can get medical officers to visit the homes and do the test" the MP said. (Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardana)


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  • Jude Thursday, 08 October 2020 06:12 AM

    There's bunch of MP's in this PARLIAMENT carrying all kinds of "Viruses"!! Yeah!!

    NAD Thursday, 08 October 2020 06:13 AM

    What about other MPs who haven't done PCR? Maybe they are carrying the virus. Just doing a PCR test to clear someone asymptomatic no need to isolate

    J A Nihal Peiris Thursday, 08 October 2020 07:00 AM

    HARIN ALWAYS GRUMBLING DOING NOTHING TO WELFARE FOR THE SOCIETY WHY DONT YOU GRUMBLE FOR BENEFITS OF SRILANKANS

    Sudda Thursday, 08 October 2020 07:03 AM

    All 225 should take PCRs, specially Pavitra and Bandula are recommended to act immediately

    Lalith Thursday, 08 October 2020 09:52 AM

    Only only ordinary people go issolation!!??

    Roshanaly Thursday, 08 October 2020 10:34 AM

    All the MPs wanted to do the test from the Government funding. Nobody wants to spend their money.


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