The PCR laboratory located at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) was re-opened today (27) after a temporary closure.
Manager of the Laboratory Sumudu Sarasija said those who are fully vaccinated or received only one vaccine can obtain a PCR test on arrival or leaving the country.
She said a PCR test is charged 40 US dollars and test results are issued within three hours’ time with tests conducted by qualified laboratory technicians.
A number of Sri Lankans who arrived to the country from Doha at 2.15 a.m. today underwent PCR tests at the airport.
(Pix and story by Airport Correspondent T.K.G. Kapila)
Customs have detected 228 mobile phones and tabs valued at over Rs 30 million left behind in the duty free shopping complex at the Banaranaike International Airport today, Customs officials said.
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