The final PCR test conducted on the Russian flight crew member, who was detected with COVID-19 in Matara, has returned negative.
Chief Epidemiologists of the Ministry of Health Dr. Sudath Samaraweera told reporters that tests conducted on all 15- members of the crew have retuned negative clearing them of the virus.
Further discussions are underway on the next measures to be taken in this regard, he said. (CG)