Mar 14, Colombo: Vavuniya Public Health Inspectors say that 21 employees of a leading garment factory in the Vavuniya District have been infected with the Covid -9 virus.

The Vavuniya Public Health Inspectors said PCR tests conducted following the confirmation that a group of employees were infected have confirmed that 21 more workers have been infected with the virus.

The garment factory employs nearly 700 people and the workers have been referred for PCR tests, Public Health Inspectors said.

However, people in the area told Neth New that they could see that the garment factory where the infections were reported was continuing to operate. As a result, there is a fear among them that there is a possibility of a serious health risk in the area.

Therefore, the residents of the area have reportedly requested the health authorities to temporarily close the garment factory where the infected persons were found and prevent the spread of the Covid in the area.