Sri Lanka, July 10 -- Another 196 positive cases of Covid-19 have been detected from the Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre in Kandakadu, the Department of Government Information announced.

Accordingly, a total of 252 novel coronavirus patients, including the 56 virus-positive cases identified on Thursday (09), have been confirmed from this rehabilitation centre so far.

The media release issued by the Government Information Department in this regard said the results of 338 PCR tests conducted on the inmates and staff members at the Rehabilitation Centre were received, confirming these fresh coronavirus infections.

The Director General of Health Services, Dr. Anil Jasinghe says PCR tests are being carried out on the inmates and the sta...