The Indian variant of COVID-19 known as Delta is reportedly found in the Pragathipura area in Madiwela, health officials said.
The sample of a patient suspected to have been infected with Delta variant has been sent for research to ascertain the exact variant.
Deputy Director-General of Health Services Dr Hemantha Herath said measures are being taken to prevent further spread of the virus.
Earlier, the Indian variant was detected from the Dematagoda area.
