COVID: 508 new infections and 20 deaths confirmed

COVID: 508 new infections and 20 deaths confirmed

December 3, 2021   06:55 pm

The Director-General of Health Services has confirmed another 20 coronavirus-related deaths for December 02, increasing the death toll in the country due to the virus pandemic to 14,419.

According to the figures released by the Govt. Information Department, the deaths reported today include 09 males and 11 females.

Six of the patients are between the ages 30-59 years while the remaining 14 are in the age group of 60 years and above. 

Meanwhile, the Health Ministry said 508 more persons have tested positive for Covid-19.

This brings the total number of Covid-19 cases confirmed in the country to 565,979.

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

🔴LIVE | Ada Derana Lunch Time News Bulletin 12.00 pm

🔴LIVE | Ada Derana Lunch Time News Bulletin 12.00 pm

Opposition lodges complaint with CID over alleged irregularities in the coal tender process (English)

Sinhala and Tamil New Year dawns tomorrow; ‘Punya Kaalaya’ begins at 3:08 a.m. (English)

Public flock to Pettah & Maharagama for last-minute shopping as Sri Lanka gears to usher in New Year (English)

🔴LIVE | Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin

Ada Derana Lunch Time News Bulletin 12.00 pm

''Stop misleading the public'' Sajith urges govt. to reduce prices of essential goods promptly (English)

Sri Lankans prepare to usher in New Year; special transportation and security measures implemented (English)