Sri Lanka confirms another 136 coronavirus deaths

Sri Lanka confirms another 136 coronavirus deaths

September 14, 2021   07:39 pm

The total number of people who fell victim to COVID-19 infection in Sri Lanka soared yet again as 136 more fatalities were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services on Monday (September 13).

The new development has pushed the official death toll from the virus outbreak in Sri Lanka to 11,567.

According to the data released by the Department of Government Information, the latest victims include 76 males and 60 females.

As many as 106 deaths were reported among elderly people who are aged above 60 years.

In addition, 28 individuals aged between 30-59 years and 02 below 30 years have also succumbed to the virus infection.

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