Gammanpila goes into self-isolation

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.

I wish speedy recovery for all affected and urge everybody to stay safe

— Udaya Gammanpila (@UPGammanpila) August 3, 2021