Sri Lanka reports another 12 Covid-19 deaths

Sri Lanka reports another 12 Covid-19 deaths

October 17, 2021   06:08 pm

The Director General of Health Services has confirmed another twelve Covid-19 related deaths for October 16, increasing the death toll in Sri Lanka due to the virus to 13,484.

According to the figures released by the Govt. Information Department, the deaths confirmed today include 08 males and 04 females. 

Three of them, including a female, are between the ages 30-59 years while the remaining nine are aged 60 years and above. 

Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.

Most Viewed Video Stories

Death toll in Galenbindunawewa house fire rises as 15-yr-old girl succumbs to injuries (English)

Death toll in Galenbindunawewa house fire rises as 15-yr-old girl succumbs to injuries (English)

Opposition parties stage protest against proposed education reforms (English)

More details revealed after restaurant owner shot dead by gunmen in Dehiwala (English)

Depression over Bay of Bengal likely to weaken and cross coast line close to Mullaitivu (English)

🔴LIVE | Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin | 2026.01.10

🔴LIVE | Ada Derana Midday Prime News Bulletin

SJB files complaint with Bribery Comm. over Grade 6 English module (English)

Ex-minister Johnston Fernando and sons further remanded (English)