General18 August 2021

Claims over Mangala Samaraweera's death refuted

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Health authorities have refuted the claims that former Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera has succumbed to COVID-19.

Specialist Dr Priyankara Jayawardena stated that former Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera who was infected with COVID-19 is currently recovering.

He further added that Samaraweera's condition had turned critical.

However, Dr Jayawardena stated that Samaraweera's condition is currently recovering.

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