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Dalada Maligawa says no staff member tested positive for COVID; 21 police officers test positive

18 Jan 2021

The Temple of the Tooth (Dalada Maligawa), Kandy today issued a statement saying that no staff member tested positive for COVID-19 at the Maligawa. It said that additional officers from the Kandy Police Division had been allocated to strengthen security and ensure that COVID-19 safety measures are in place within the Temple. “The daily rituals are being carried out as usual under the guidance of the Maha Nayaka Theras of Asgiri and Malwathu Chapters and the strict supervision of Diyawadana Nilame,” it said. Meanwhile, Kandy Police OIC said 21 police officers that were deployed to provide security at the Temple had been infected with COVID-19. “A total of 237 police officers had been sent for self-isolation after they came into contact with the 21 officials who tested positive at Dalada Maligawa,” he said.


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