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COVID-19: Sri Lanka embassy in Kuwait shut over new virus infections

3 staff, 44 workers test positive for coronavirus



The Sri Lankan embassy will remain closed until October 11 due to staff testing positive for coronavirus.
Image Credit: AFP

Cairo: The Sri Lankan embassy has said it will remain closed until October 11 due to confirmed infections of the coronavirus.

Three embassy staff members and 44 migrant workers accommodated at the mission’s “Safe House” have been confirmed COVID-19 positive, the embassy said on its Twitter account.

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For emergency services, people are required to contact the embassy via email: slemb@fma.gov.lk

The number of Sri Lankans in Kuwait is estimated at around 100,000.

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