463 PCR tests conducted in Parliament

A total of 463 PCR tests were carried out for the Members of Parliament and staff members of Parliament today at the Parliament Complex. 

The Speaker and 15 other Government and Opposition MPs volunteered to undergo PCR tests today, Serjeant-at-Arms Narendra Fernando said.

 He said a total of 448 persons of the parliament Staff including the police and STF officials attached to the Parliament were among those subjected to PCR tests.

These PCR tests were carried out by a health staff sent by the Director General of Health. 

Meanwhile, PCR tests will continue on Friday (15) from 9.00am to 12.00 pm at the Parliament premises as well.