Sajith Premadasa and wife test COVID-19 positive
Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on May 23, 2021 - 1:34 pm
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and his wife Jalani Premadasa have tested positive for COVID-19.
Premadasa confirmed this posting on his social media a short while ago.
Reportedly, his wife had been hospitalized on May 19 over COVID-19 symptoms and had subsequently tested positive for the virus.
As per the health guidelines, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader too had undergone a PCR test which had confirmed that he too had contracted coronavirus.
Both Premadasa and his wife are currently receiving treatment at the hospital.
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Wish them a quick recovery.
They will be away from the political scene for least 14 days.
But will not be missed.
Wish them a quick recovery.
Our future president !