8 more close contacts of Kandakadu patients tested positive for Covid-19

Eight more COVID19 patients have been identified by health authorities.

They have been identified as close contacts of infected patients at the Kandakadu Drug Rehabilitation Centre.

The Army Commander said the spread of the disease within the Kandakadu Rehabilitation Centre premises has been brought under control.

Health authorities continue to test those who have had close contacts with the infected persons from the cluster.