Secretary to the Ministry of Trade Bhadrani Jayawardena has been infected with COVID19.

She had undergone a PCR test yesterday (31st) afternoon due to symptoms and received the results this morning (1st).

Accordingly, she has been hospitalized and her office has been temporarily closed. Measures are underway to trace her contacts.

Meanwhile, Trade Minister Bandula Gunawardena has also undergone a PCR test today (1) due to the Ministry Secretary’s infection and the report is due this afternoon.