Daily Covid-19 cases count reaches 1,259 yesterday

The Health Ministry says that another 1,259 persons have tested positive for Covid-19 today, as the daily count of new cases continues to rise in the country.

This brings the tally of Covid-19 cases registered in the country thus far to 624,545.

According to official figures, 594,348 positive cases have recovered.

Following the new development, the number of virus-infected people who are undergoing treatment moved to 14,474. Meanwhile, the death toll stands at 15,723. – ada derana

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