Sri Lanka’s largest fish market in Peliyagoda has been temporarily shut down after 49 persons working inside the market tested positive for COVID-19, the Fisheries Ministry confirmed today.
The new positive cases were identified today after the regional health officials carried out PCR tests among the traders and those who work inside the market.
The Ministry urged the fisheries workers to ensure their security by taking COVID-19 health precautionary measures as new cases are being identified across the country daily basis in addition to the Brandix- Minuwangoda cluster which saw over 2000 workers attached to garment factory contracted the virus over the last few weeks.
The funeral of arguably the Queen of the Sinhala cinema Malini Fonseka, will be held with state honours on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the Independence Square.
The NPP government has been at the wheel for almost 6 months now. The time to keep looking at the rear view mirror and living in the past is about over.
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