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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and his wife Janani Premadasa have tested positive for COVID-19.
The Opposition Leader in a social media post said his wife was admitted to hospital with symptoms of COVID-19. 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,” he said.
“While my wife is being treated for her symptoms, I remain asymptomatic. We are both currently being treated at hospital,” Premadasa said.
“Leading the opposition’s role in ensuring the safety of the people during these extremely difficult times, remains my priority, and I will continue to do my part in this united effort,” the Opposition Leader said.
He urged the public to remain safe, and “follow all health guidelines and strictures as we fight this wave together, as a nation.”