Parliament sittings from today

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Random PCR tests for staff and parliamentarians

The Committee on Parliamentary Business yesterday decided sittings will be held this week but with random testing of staff and parliamentarians for possible COVID-19 infections.

The decision was taken during the committee meeting held yesterday by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena.

The Sergeant-at-Arms has said random PCR testing will be carried out within the Parliament premises from 9 a.m. to 12 noon today and that facilities have been provided for MPs to also participate in this program.