COVID-19 cases tally rises to 416 with one new case

COVID-19 cases tally rises to 416 with one new case

April 24, 2020   08:56 pm

Another case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in Sri Lanka, says the Ministry of Health.

Accordingly, Sri Lanka has identified a total of 416 COVID-19 patients so far. The 416th coronavirus patient in Sri Lanka is reported to be a Public Health Inspector (PHI).

Sri Lanka saw a record daily surge in coronavirus cases today as 48 persons tested positive for the virus.

Earlier today, 11 coronavirus patients were reported from the Bandaranayake Mawatha in Colombo 12.

Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva later confirmed that 30 more naval personnel from the Welisara Navy Base have tested positive for the virus.

Subsequently, it was reported that 5 naval personnel who were on leave have also contracted the novel coronavirus. They are from Hidilla Kanda in Ratnapura, Udapola in Polgahawela, Keeniyapola in Kurunegala, Rathkinda in Badulla and Athabodhiwewa in Dambulla.

A pregnant woman from Maradana area, who had been admitted to De Soysa Hospital for Women in Colombo 8, also tested positive shortly afterwards.

The Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry says that 300 coronavirus cases are currently under medical care.

In the meantime, the island has reported 109 recoveries and 7 fatalities due to COVID-19.

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