- Sri Lanka’s health minister, who publicly endorsed sorcery and magic potions to stop surging coronavirus infections in the island, has tested positive and will self-isolate, officials said on Saturday (Jan 23).
- Family members of another politician, who hailed from Bandara’s village, have also been infected after taking the syrup.
- Sri Lanka is in the grip of a coronavirus surge.
Sri Lankan health minister tests positive for COVID-19 after endorsing sorcery
