Over 1,000 new Covid-19 cases detected in Sri Lanka

Over 1,000 new Covid-19 cases detected in Sri Lanka

January 30, 2022   09:51 pm

The Health Ministry says another 1,056 persons have tested positive for coronavirus today (30), as the country’s daily count of new Covid-19 cases surpassed 1,000 once again after four months. 

Out of the 1,054 persons to test positive for the virus today, two individuals had arrived in the country from overseas while the rest are community infections. 

This is the first time that the daily count of new Covid-19 cases in the country has exceeded 1,000 since the end of September last year. 

Meanwhile the tally of Covid-19 cases confirmed in the country thus far climbs to 610,103 with this. 

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

Moratuwa Mayor faces corruption allegations;Complaint lodged with Bribery Commission (English)

Moratuwa Mayor faces corruption allegations;Complaint lodged with Bribery Commission (English)

Colombo prepares to usher in the New Year; Police announce special traffic and security plan (English)

Commotion at Galle and Dehiwala MCs during annual budget vote (English)

Dy Minister highlights impressive economic gains after Customs surpassed revenue target in 2025 (English)

🔴LIVE | Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin

'Media outlets must disseminate accurate news' - Media Minister reminds responsibility of journalists (English)

''She will live in our hearts forever''- Tributes galore for music icon Latha Walpola (English)

Officials inspect damaged upcountry railway line;suspended train services in some lines recommence (English)