Forty-six (46) artists represented in a dance troupe, which is taking part in the Kandy Esala Perahera pageant have been tested positive with Covid-19, Health Authorities said.
They have been tested positive following the Rapid Antigen Tests conducted on some 76 artists who participated in the Pageant the Kataragama Devalaya.
They have been removed and directed for quarantine following the tests after completing the fourth Randoli Perahera sources aid further.