Minister of Agriculture Mahindananda Aluthgamage has tested positive for COVID-19.
Minister Aluthgamage said during a Rapid Antigen Test it was confirmed that he had contracted the novel coronavirus.
The Minister said he is self-isolating following the positive test result and requested his close contacts since the 27th of July to self-isolate.
Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage said his family is also self-isolating and is expected to undergo a PCR test.
