Sri Lanka records 135 new COVID-related deaths

September 13, 2021 07:27 pm

The total number of people who fell victim to COVID-19 infection in Sri Lanka soared yet again as 135 more fatalities were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services on Sunday (September 13).

The new development has pushed the official death toll from the virus outbreak in Sri Lanka to 11,431.

According to the data released by the Department of Government Information, the latest victims include 71 males and 64 females.

As many as 109 deaths were reported among elderly people who are aged above 60 years.

In addition, 26 individuals aged between 30-59 years have also succumbed to the virus infection.

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