Posted on February 28th, 2021
Courtesy Adaderana
Director-General of Health Services today (February 28) confirmed 07 new COVID-related fatalities in Sri Lanka.
The new development has pushed the country’s death toll from the virus outbreak to 471, Department of Government Information said.
Details of the deceased are as follows:
01. A 56-year-old man from Kurunegala area – He was under medical care at the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital at the time of his passing on Friday (February 26). COVID-19 infection and acute diabetes were recorded as the cause of death.
02. A 55-year-old man from Anuradhapura area – He has passed away at his home on Friday (February 26). The cause of death was recorded as acute complication in respiratory system due to COVID-19 infection.