Covid-19 cases up by 453 in Sri Lanka

Covid-19 cases up by 453 in Sri Lanka

October 17, 2021   07:04 pm

The Ministry of Health says that another 453 persons have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. 

This brings the tally of Covid-19 cases confirmed in the country thus far to 531,523.

Over 25,400 infected patients are currently under care across the island while total recoveries is at 492,621.

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