Fourteen Indian workers have been tested positive at a worksite closer to the Galle Face Green in Colombo Fort, Colombo Municipal Council Chief Medical Officer Dr Ruwan Wijayamuni said. They were among the workers employed at a construction site, Dr Wijayamuni stated. Close contacts of infected workers have been directed for PCR tests. Meanwhile, the WelcomHotels Lanka Pvt. Ltd. (WLPL) said the cases have been identified at the accommodation facilities of the workers of sub-contractors and that they would continue to monitor the situation closely. “With reference to media reports regarding identification of COVID-19 cases at our construction site on Galle Face, we would like to clarify that these cases have been identified at the accommodation facilities of the workers of sub-contractors to our General Contractor Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (L&T) and not at the construction site,” it said. It said the workers are employed by specific sub-contractors and represent small groups. “Additionally, it may be noted that these identified workers have been working at the site for over a year and are not new arrivals into Sri Lanka. “Following the confirmation, the respective accommodation facilities have been sanitized and placed under lockdown where movement is restricted. “All the workers are being well looked after and necessary medical care and support has been provided. “Stringent checks as mandated by relevant authorities are being strictly followed before anyone is allowed to enter the site premises."