Army Commander Says 30 Navy Officers At Welisara Camp Tested Positive For COVID19

Army Commander Lt. General Shavendra Silva said 30 Navy personnel have been tested positive for COVID19

This includes the sailor from Polonnaruwa who has been admitted to the IDH.

Following this development the entire Welisara Navy Camp has been quarantined.

The Army Commander said the officer has contracted the disease while discharging his duties in the Suduwella area - a high-risk area for COVID19.