According to the figures released by the Govt. Information Department, the deaths reported today include 11 males and 05 females.
Three of the patients are between the ages 30-59 years while 13 are in the age group of 60 years and above. – ada derana
772 new cases of coronavirus confirmed today
This includes two returnees from overseas while the rest are associated with the New Year Covid-19 cluster.
This brings the total number of confirmed cases of the virus reported in the country to 576,966.
Approximately 16,186 patients infected with Covid-19 are persistently undergoing treatment across the island. – ada derana