7 COVID-19 related deaths confirmed in Sri Lanka for Jan. 16

COLOMBO: The Director-General of Health Services has confirmed another seven coronavirus related deaths for Jan. 16, increasing the death toll in the country due to the virus to 15,218.

This includes 05 males and 02 females, according to the Department of Government Information.

Two of the victims are in the age group of 30-59 years. The remaining o5 patients are aged 60 years and above.

The Health Ministry says that another 688 persons have tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday, increasing the tally of confirmed cases registered in the country to 597,035.

Total coronavirus recoveries have risen to 568,373 while the number of infected patients undergoing treatment presently is 13,444.

Sri Lanka’s death toll due to the virus thus far is 15,218.