19 COVID-related deaths reported for Dec. 24; total death toll 14,871

COLOMBO: The Director General of Health Services has confirmed another 19 coronavirus related deaths for Dec. 24, increasing the death toll in Sri Lanka due to the virus to 14,871.

The deaths confirmed on Saturday include 07 males and 12 females, according to the latest figures released by the Govt. Information Department.

One of the victims is below the age of 30 years while two are between 30-59 years.

The remaining 16 patients are above the age of 60 years.