
More inmates at the Welikada Prison have tested positive for Covid-19 today (06), says Commissioner General of Prisons Thushara Upuldeniya.
According to him, 22 female inmates and one male inmate have contracted the virus.
They are to be transferred to the Welikanda Base Hospital for medical care.
In the meantime, 07 other Covid-19 infections – including 04 female inmates, 02 male inmates and one prison officers – were detected within the Welikada Prison premises on Thursday (05).



















