Piyal Nishantha contracts COVID-19

State Minister of Women and Child Development, Pre-School & Primary Education, School Infrastructure & Education Services Piyal Nishantha has been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus infection.

This was confirmed following a Rapid Antigen test for the virus, Ada Derana reporter stated.

State Minister Nishantha is the 4th Member of the Parliament to contract COVID-19.

Meanwhile, Minister of Education Prof. G. L. Peiris entered into self-isolation as he was identified as a contact of the State Minister.