MP Akila Ellawala positive for Covid-19

MP Akila Ellawala positive for Covid-19

February 18, 2022   04:54 pm

Member of Parliament Akila Ellawala says he has contracted Covid-19.

In a statement, the parliamentarian said he was tested positive in a PCR test conducted today (Feb. 18).

Ellawala is a member of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), representing the Ratnapura District.

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