Minister Udaya Gammanpila has gone into self-isolation after several officials at the Ministry of Energy test positive for COVID-19.
In a tweet, Gammanpila stated that the ministry will be closed off until Friday (August 06) owing to the prevailing situation.
The minister, who tested negative in a rapid antigen test, has however, decided to self-isolate from today (August 03).
“Ministry of Energy is closed until Friday 6th after sanitization because several officers were found positive for COVID-19. Although my antigen test recorded negative, I am in quarantine from today.”
Ministry of Energy is closed until Friday 6th after sanitization because several officers were found positive for COVID-19. Although my antigen test recorded negative, I am in quarantine from today.
— Udaya Gammanpila (@UPGammanpila) August 3, 2021
I wish speedy recovery for all affected and urge everybody to stay safe
