An Indian Secretarial staff working at the High Commission of India, Colombo has tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday (February 13). Keeping in line with COVID-19 guidelines prescribed by the Government of Sri Lanka, the official is currently placed at a designated Sri Lankan Government medical facility, the High Commission confirmed. High Commission premises have been sanitized and all other necessary steps are being reinforced as per standard protocols. As such, High Commission continues to function on limited strength and follows a rotational policy in view of evolving COVID-19 situation. India remains committed to assist and cooperate with Sri Lanka to effectively fight COVID-19 in all manners possible, the High Commission of India further stated.

Source: The Nation February 14, 2021 13:05 UTC