COVID death toll moves up with 21 new fatalities

COVID death toll moves up with 21 new fatalities

January 31, 2022   07:22 pm

The Director-General of Health Services has confirmed 21 new coronavirus-related deaths for January 30, increasing the death toll in the country due to the virus to 15,441.

This includes 11 males and 10 females, according to the Department of Government Information.

Five of the victims are in the age group of 30-59 years. Two others are s aged below 30 years and the remaining 14 patients are aged 60 years and above.

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