Following is the note posted by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on his social media account regarding the death of Dr. Eliyantha White, a corona infected person.

‘I was deeply saddened to learn of the sudden death of Dr. Eliyantha White.

I remember with gratitude that Dr. Aliantha, with whom I had been very close for some time, helped a large number of people, both local and foreign, to heal their ailments. I extend my deepest condolences to all, including the bereaved family. “