Covid death toll sees uptick with 31 more victims

Covid death toll sees uptick with 31 more victims

February 23, 2022   05:12 pm

The Director-General of Health Services has confirmed another 31 coronavirus-related deaths for February 22, pushing the country’s death toll from the pandemic to 16,086.

The deaths reported today include 14 males and 17 females, according to the figures released by the Department of Govt. Information. 

Six of the victims are between the ages of 30-59 years. The remaining 25 are in the age group of 60 years and above.

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