Two new COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka; Tally rises to 117

Two new COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka; Tally rises to 117

March 29, 2020   08:38 pm

As of 8.00 pm today (29), two more patients have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka increasing the total cases tally to 117, says the Ministry of Health.

In the meantime, a total number of 11 patients have recovered from the deadly virus so far.

Currently, Sri Lanka has 105 positive cases of coronavirus and 117 suspected patients who are under observation at selected hospitals.

The country reported its first COVID-19 death yesterday; a 60-year-old male from Marawila area.

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