The University of Sri Jayewardenepura had confirmed 14 cases of delta covid 19 variant infections, Media Spokesman of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Hemantha Herath sad.

With the identification of five cases of this virus in the country in the past, the number has risen to 19.

An employee of a garment factory in the Koggala Investment Promotion Zone was among the 14 people infected with the Delta virus yesterday.

The Habaraduwa Medical Officer of Health confirms this The employee is a resident of Rathgama.

The health sector is in a state of shock with this situation and they are urging the public to strictly adhere to the health guidelines.