"Son Of COVID-19 Victim In Sri Lanka Is Not Infected": Government Says Measures Are Underway To Limit The Spread Of Virus In Sri Lanka

The government issued a statement claiming that the son of COVID-19 infected Sri Lankan tour guide is not infected.

The Government Information Department said claims to the effect that the son of the victim was also infected were mere rumours.

The son of the victim is an Advanced Level student at a prominent government school in Colombo. A tense situation was reported at the school this morning due to fears that the son of the victim might infect other students in the school.

The government also stated that it would take all possible tests to limit the spread of the virus.