95 Navy Sailors tested for Covid19 so far, 27 of them from outside the Welisara camp

Army Commander Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva says so far 95 Navy personnel have contracted Covid19.

68 from within the Welisara Naval Base, 27 from those who were on leave.

Of the 11 patients reported today so far, one was from within the Kandakadu Quarantine center, while the remaining 10 are Navy personnel from various areas.

More Covid19 PCR testings are conducted today and results expected later tonight or tomorrow, Army Commander said.

Army Commander also said that steps have been taken to move the family members of these navy personnel to quarantine.

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