7 new infections bring COVID-19 cases count to 210

7 new infections bring COVID-19 cases count to 210

April 12, 2020   10:45 pm

Seven more persons have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) today bringing the country’s infections tally to 210, says the Ministry of Health.

All the coronavirus cases confirmed today were found among the persons who were put under mandatory quarantine for having close contacts with the previously identified COVID-19 patients.

According to the Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry, 147 coronavirus patients are currently under medical care.

Out of the total number of confirmed cases in Sri Lanka, 56 patients have recovered completely while 7 persons succumbed to the virus.

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