Opposition Leader and wife contract Covid-19

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and wife Jalani have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Premadasa tweeted that his wife had been admitted to hospital with symptoms of Covid-19 on Saturday.

“She subsequently tested positive having done a PCR. Following Health Guidelines, I did a PCR as well and was informed a short while ago that I, too, have tested positive. While my wife is being treated for her symptoms, I remain asymptomatic. We are both currently being treated at hospital.”

Premadasa said that leading the Opposition’s role in ensuring the safety of the people during these extremely difficult times, remains his priority, and he would continue to do his part in this united effort.

Premadasa has called upon the public to remain safe.